Colin Eugene Rockwell

Colin Eugene Rockwell obituary, Dryden, NY

Colin Eugene Rockwell

Colin Rockwell Obituary

Visit the Perkins Funeral Home - Dryden website to view the full obituary.
Colin Eugene Rockwell, age 57 of Freeville, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at home.
Born May 26, 1964 in Cortland, he was the son of Douglas and Eleanor Hall Rockwell. Colin was a US Army veteran, serving from 1984-1985 and had been employed with the Town of Dryden Highway Dept., Wallace Steel and Alnye Trucking. Colin loved hunting, fishing and camping.
In addition to his mom, Eleanor Burrows, Colin is survived by his son, Chaz (Christina Wilkinson) Rockwell; daughters, Beth Rockwell and Heather Rockwell; his brother, Scott Rockwell; stepfather, Bruce Burrows; his significant other, Stacy Arnold and several grandchildren. Colin was predeceased by his dad, Douglas Rockwell and his infant sister, Lucinda Rockwell.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4-6 pm followed by a memorial service at 6 pm on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden. Burial with military honors will be Tuesday at Glenwood Cemetery, Homer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Dryden Fire and Ambulance.
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Perkins Funeral Home - Dryden

55 W Main St, Dryden, NY 13053

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