Patricia Rock

Grayslake, IL - Patricia Rock, 75, passed away on October 6, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Center, after a short illness, surrounded by her daughter and grandson.

She was born on November 22, 1948 to Michael (Jack) and Gloria Moran in Elkins, West Virginia. She later grew up and lived in Warren, Ohio until the death of her husband, John Rock, in 2005. She then lived in Oshkosh, WI until 2020, after the death of her son, David, is when she moved to Grayslake, IL by her daughter, Lisa Rock.

Everywhere Patty was, there was a smile and a home where everyone was welcome. She loved to travel, bake, cook, read, do crossword puzzles, swim, and spend time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was an amazing writer who used her skills to get a small-town swim team on the front page of the sports section. She took yearly trips with her family to Florida, Canada and West Virginia. She volunteered at every school function for her children and was involved with the boosters for the Warren G. Harding swim team and choirs, giving out communion at Trumbull Memorial Hospital with Fr. Walker and being a mom to everyone. 

Living across the street from the Harding football stadium, everyone stopped over before and after football games to hang out. She was at every swim meet, choir concert and school assembly. For the 7 years her children had morning practice at 6am in high school, she got up and made a hot breakfast and packed a second one for after practice along with lunch. Dinner was always on the table after swim practice, her home was clean, beautifully decorated, and full of music and laughter. Summers were spent at her parents’ pool down the street where everyone learned to swim, having cookouts, and visiting with people who were just stopping by.   

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Robin) of Grayslake, IL; her grandchildren, Erika (Dennis) of Nashville, Alex of Warren, Ohio, Ian (Jerrod) of Olympia, WA (mother, Heather Rock), and Danny of Grayslake.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rock, her son, David Rock, and her parents, Mike and Gloria Moran.  

There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren, from 4:30 pm until 5:25 PM with a memorial Service at 5:30 pm at the Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers: contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to St. Jude Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or their web site www.@stjude.org

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