Obituary of Peter T. Bock

Peter Truax Bock, 80, of Fulton passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Oswego Hospital. He was born April 26, 1944 in Syracuse to Edward Charles and Arlene Truax Bock and was a graduate of Fulton High School Class of 1962. While in high school, Peter was employed at his father’s sporting goods store, B & T Sports Shop before entering college. Peter earned his Associate’s degree from Auburn Community College, his Bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo and his Master’s degree in education from S.U.N.Y. Oswego. He was employed by the Oswego City School District where he taught business classes at Oswego High School, coached football and wrestling until his retirement after 29 years of total service in education on June 30, 1998. At the same time, he was working as an educator, he was employed by the Laborer’s Union Local #214 of Oswego. Peter and his wife Cathy were the owners of Bock’s Tool Shed for 21 years until they retired the business in 1999. Peter was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and in his free time he enjoyed golfing, camping, boating on the river, making new friends along with woodworking. Peter is survived by his wife of 57 years, Catherine Bock; his son, Jason Peter (Dawn) Bock of Macedon, his brothers, Edward Bock of Oswego and David (Leslie) Bock of Baldwinsville; his sister, Melanie Bock of Greenwich, NY; his grandchildren, Saige, Neeve and Cain as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Susan Huss and his nephew, Christopher Bock. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Brown Funeral Home, 21 Flood Drive in Fulton. Funeral services are private. Contributions in Peter’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, 5015 Campuswood Drive, Suite 102, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or to the Oswego County S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 442, Oswego, NY 13126 also available online at www.oswegocountyspca.org. Condolences for the Bock family may be left at www.brownfuneralhomefulton.com.