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ROCKSJOHN J. "SEAN", Jan. 20, 2015, formerly of Bellagherty, County Derry, Ireland. Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Donaghey), loving father of Sean P. (Jacqueline), Kevin M. (Tracy) and the late Brian F. Rocks, devoted Poppy of Amanda, Sean, Kristin and Kyle. Survived by 4 sisters and 2 brothers in Ireland and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Saturday 11 A.M. at St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. where friends may call after 9 A.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to St. Malachy Mission School, 1429 N. 11th St., Phila., PA 19122 would be appreciated.
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Donna Lyden Foley
May 29, 2015
Marie, Sean and Kevin,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Sean. I apologize for this late acknowledgement. He was an awesome man, I always enjoyed his company and his many stories of him and my father. Sending special prayers. Find comfort inthe many memories.
Bridget McDonnell(Peachey)
March 9, 2015
Mrs. Rocks, I only just found out, about Mr. Rocks, my heart & prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry, for your great loss.
January 31, 2015
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Elaine Barker Wurtenberg
Collen Breen
January 26, 2015
Uncle Sean will be missed. Loved having my chats with him whenever I got the chance to hang out with him. Love to all. -C
January 24, 2015
Dear Marie & family:
We are so sorry to hear of Sean's death. We had the wheelchair basketball tournament this weekend and are not able to be at Sean's Mass. We have some good memories of both of you and shared a bond that none of us ever wanted. I know that Brian was there with open arms to welcome Sean home. I will get in touch with you. Love & Prayers Joe & Roseann Kirlin
Sean and Stephanie Breen
January 24, 2015
So sorry for your families loss.I have always loved seeing Uncle Sean and his beaming smile.I have great memories of him and your whole family growing up.He will be greatly missed.our condolences go out Aunt Marie and the entire family.May he rest in peace.God Bless.
January 23, 2015
So sorry to hear the sad news of Uncle Sean's passing. Many good memories growing up with you and the boys. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrice (Breen) and Joe O'Neill
January 23, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Bill Johnston
Sheila Breen
January 22, 2015
I Remember Thanksgiving, Christmas, Aunt Mary,Uncle Hugh. Then there were my parents. Aunt Marie . LOVE YOU
Joe Mackle
January 22, 2015
Marie, Sorry to hear Sean has passed. Great memories of earlier days. May he rest in peace
Jim Bukowski
January 22, 2015
Sean you were a great man was such a pleasure to be your neighbor for all these years gonna miss seeing you out front enjoying your flowers or just enjoying the days. My deepest sympathy to Marie and the rest of your family. Emerson will never be the same.
Jim Bukowski
Joe and Kim casey
January 22, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your husband and dad.
January 22, 2015
Dearest Marie,
Sincere sympathy to you and your sons and their families.
Love,
Rosemary Fitzpatrick
January 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss.our prayers are withyou.Brendan and Margaret Sullivan and family.
January 22, 2015
Sincere sympathy to you ,Marie and all your family from Martha O' Donnell ( Mc Garrigle)
JACKIE ENDICOTT
January 22, 2015
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS. GLAD ME AND MY SISTER CAME TO VISIT U AND GET TO TALK.PRAYERS TO UR FAMILY. WHAT A NICE AND KIND MAN U WERE.rip SEAN !!!!!!
January 22, 2015
Dear Marie and Family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Sean was a fighter for a very long time p. May he rest in peace now. Love, Peg And Bernie Beck
January 22, 2015
Marie and family, deepest sympathy on the loss of Sean, he was a gentleman and a brother that I loved so much. I will hold him in my heart always. Sleep peaceful Sean. Your loving sister Claire.
Geraldine Doyle
January 22, 2015
Marie and family we have all lost a great friend and a very precious uncle. His memory will live on in our hearts. We will be celebrating mass at 5pm in st Patricks church Loup on Saturday. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love you all Geraldine, Owen and boys.
Kathleen D
January 22, 2015
Dear Marie and Family. My deepest condolences on Big Sean's passing. So many great memories growing up as next door neighbors. You know for sure someone special was waiting to great him on the other side. Remembering a Great Irishman and true Gentleman. Rest in Peace Big Sean xo Kathleen McMullen Drelling
Donna Amoroso
January 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for all.
Class of '85 MVHS
mike hughes
January 22, 2015
lots of great memories growing up on miriam rd of him & his family.
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