Thomas Henry Rocke

Thomas Henry Rocke obituary

Thomas Henry Rocke

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22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Holy Family Parish- St. Irenaeus Catholic Church

387 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

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Thomas Rocke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation & Alternative Services on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Thomas Henry Rocke, 81, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on September 11, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he lived a full life, with a long career in the Philadelphia Fire Department, where he made lifelong friends and began his long-standing skiing hobby. Known affectionately as "Pop," since 2012, he was cherished for his kindness and caring nature. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Helen (Nan) his daughter Stacy (Stacy rock n roll to him) his son-in-law Bill, his grandchildren Addison and Cameron, his brother John and sister-in-law Connie, along with many other family members and friends who became family, who will miss Uncle Tommy/Pop. His presence brought laughter and joy to those who knew him, and they will carry his memory with them always. May Pop's memory brings peace and strength to all who loved him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday September 22, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish- St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Oakmont.

Services entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Holy Family Parish- St. Irenaeus Catholic Church

387 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.