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Douglas Rockwell Obituary
Douglas C. Rockwell, 56, Salvation Army Corps Commanding Officer/Pastor, of 7 Woodland Lane, Bradford, was promoted to Glory on Wednesday (Aug. 29, 2012) while in the company of family members, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 1, 1956, in Kingston, N.Y., he was a son of the late James E. Rockwell and Marion Pratt Rockwell of Arlington, Va. On Feb. 11, 2012, in the Salvation Army, he married Paulette A. Crank Rockwell, who survives him.
He graduated from the Kingston High School in 1974 and was currently in the training program at The Salvation Army as an auxiliary captain.
He was a Bradford Rotarian, and very active in Knothole Little League Baseball as a coach and umpire.
He formerly worked in his family's business Abigail Press and later as a cook at a Greek restaurant in New York.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are eight children, Maria (Ramiro) Cruz-Milan and Princess (Kevin) Rockwell-Weinberger, both of Kingston, N.Y., Deborah "DeeJay" Rickman and Jessica Rickman, both of Bradford, Joann (Chris) Rabickow of Apollo, Juan "John" Cruz from New York, Christopher (Jenice) Baker of Jacksonville, N.C., and Robert (Erin) Baker of Marion Center; four brothers, Richard (Angie) Rockwell of Stone Ridge, N.Y., Paul (Michelle) Rockwell of Denver, Colo., Foster Rockwell of Arlington, Va., and Scott (Kim) Rockwell of Brighton, Colo.; several grandchildren; two aunts; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Sept. 15 at the Salvation Army from 11 a.m. to noon, at which time a memorial service will be held with Lt. Charles "Chaz" Williams officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 111 Jackson Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Rockwell
Amelia Rockwell Breithaupt
September 2, 2013
Doug. ill always miss u we had a lot of fun when we were kids
Richard Toker
September 18, 2012
Doug, I will miss our many chats on Facebook. You will never know how much you have been an insoiration to me and helped me. A good man wise well beyond your years.I will always remember your kind smile,your laugh,and your love and devotion to our God. I find peace in knowing that you are seated alongside the angels. You have earned eternal rest my dear friend! May God's light shine upon you now and for always.
Richard & Sharon Toker
High Point, NC.
jacki hinkle
September 16, 2012
nice to have met you
Earlene DeVault
September 11, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dennis C Rockwell
September 2, 2012
RIP Doug. You will be missed, and honored for all the great work you have done.
Bonnie Clark
September 1, 2012
His body has been laid to rest but the real man is now living in a better world free from all pain and sorrow. Praying for Doug's loved ones left behind to find strength in God's assurance of Heaven.
Mary Sue Castillo
September 1, 2012
Be assured that we will cover you all with our prayers. Doug was truly a man after God's own heart, always wanted to serve Him fully. He will be missed by so many. He is now receiving his "well done My good and faithful servant!"
Marion Seiger
September 1, 2012
RIP Doug You well be missed by all.Ill see you some day in heaven. Love you Cuz
Dawn Wade
August 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. Doug was a wonderful man who had endless love and respect for his family. My thoughts are with you all.
Jean Brookman
August 31, 2012
Doug was amazing Godly Man, It was pleasure knowing him, He received his award. Now he is in the arms of Jesus.
Well done my faithful Servant.
August 31, 2012
rip doug
samantha Couillard
August 30, 2012
Doug you were a good friend and always had a smile on your face. Words cannot express how i feel but i just want to let you know you will be missed dearly ..! You are at peace now ...love you doug
Krista Barringer
August 30, 2012
You have touched so many lives here in Ulster County, New York. Your spirit will live on in all of us. My heart goes out to the entire Rockwell family.
Eve Hartle
August 30, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies, love and prayers that are for you all~Capt. Doug was my Pastor when he went "Home" to be with the Lord. He fought the fight never giving in or up until the Lord called him "Home." We saw him press on through his pain never missing a service. I am so honored to have met and sat under his teaching~ He loved his family (as I know you know) and he loved his Lord Jesus. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. I pray God will wrap you all in His love and comfort.
tanya
August 30, 2012
i love and miss him . he was the best uncle and godfather ever. we love you here in NY. we all will miss you great ly .
love always, Tanya, Donald Gia, Summer, Wayne ,Gina, Peggy ( the polock ) , John you where a great brother, and uncle anfd friend .
uncle doug and his mother marion and my aunt betty
tanya
August 30, 2012
tanya
August 30, 2012
uncle doug and his greatneice summer. s
tanya
August 30, 2012
me and my uncle/godfather
tanya
August 30, 2012
Princess Weinberger
August 30, 2012
Daddy I will miss you so much!! I love you!
tanya major
August 30, 2012
uncle doug/ my godfather . i love you and miss you . you where the best uncle and godfather i could have e ver asked for .
wayne whipple
August 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dianne Decker
August 29, 2012
to a very special couch and friend that will be well missed may you rest in peace
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