Philip Rock Obituary
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Born on March 18, 1956 in Plattsburgh, NY, Philip was the son of the late James and Mollie (Gorman) Rock. He retired as manager at Shop Rite where he had worked at several locations throughout Dutchess County. During his retirement, he enjoyed boating and spending time with family.
Philip is survived by his daughter, Kelly Colich and her husband Michael; his grandchildren, Francesca Polak and her husband Patrick and Victoria Colich and her fiancé Ryan Kowalski; his great-grandchildren Isabella and Michael Kowalski and Calvin Polak; his siblings, Karrin Marshall, Deborah Kennedy and her husband Raymond, Cheri Rock, Susan Harrah and her husband Bruce, Sandra Stephenson, and James Rock; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Philip was also predeceased by his wife Suzanne (Murray) Rock; and his son, Philip James "PJ" Rock.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 - 7 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday at 11:30 am at St. Columba Church followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery.
Please visit Philip's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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4 Entries
Linda
January 25, 2025
So very sorry! Phil you were a very kind man
Bill Arnold
January 24, 2025
I will always chrish the memories and friend ship I had with Phil.
Rest in Peace Phil
Amanda Graner
January 24, 2025
Kelly, my heart and prayers are with you this day. PJ was one of my buddies and Suzanne was amazing. I didn't know your dad that well, but you've been through a lot. You have a whole team of angels watching you. Sending love.
Sheree Williams
January 24, 2025
Phil was so much fun to work with. I worked with him in the Hyde Park Shop Rite. He always had a great word for everyone. Rest in peace Phil, you will be missed.
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