Michael Carl Rock's Obituary
Michael C. Rock, 61, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away May 21, 2019, at his home. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Anastasia (Asick) Rock, and the late Michael Rock.
He served in the United Sates Air Force from May 1976 to January 1981 as a printer systems operator, gaining the rank of sergeant. Michael received an Air Force Good Conduct Medal and a Longevity Service Ribbon. He served his country again by joining the Pennsylvania Air National Guard from 1985 to 1988.
Michael was a graduate of Penn State University in 1985 and later, in 2014, received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the American University in Washington, DC. He was employed as a TV production specialist for the Dept. of Defense at Fort Meade, MD.
Michael was the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, most notably for leadership and a positive professional attitude that inspired others. He was a former member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Freeland.
Preceding him in death, was his father, Michael Rock. Surviving are his mother, the former, Anastasia Asick, Freeland, a brother, David Rock and wife, Eileen, York, sisters, Joni Kreckie, Freeland, and Sharon Walck and husband, Bruce, Ephrata, and several nieces and nephews.
Reverend Michael Kloton will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Parish at St. Ann's Church, Freeland, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Family and friends may pay their respects on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the church.
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