Obituary of Paul J. Wollock

Paul J. "Pat" Wollock, age 91, a life long resident of Deep River passed away on Monday, January 7th at the Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester. Pat was the beloved husband of Marie F. (Haglund) Wollock who predeceased him on December 19, 2012. Pat and Marie enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. Pat was born in Deep River in the family homestead on Warsaw Street June 7, 1921 the son of the late Peter and Sophie (Bielot) Wollock. He attended local schools and later joined his brothers working in the family business, Deep River Construction and later at Ferry Point Marina in Old Saybrook which the family developed during the early 1960's. Pat was a heavy equipment operator. He also did contract bulldozer work for many years at the Town of Essex Transfer Station. Pat was a communicant at Saint Joseph's Church in Chester, a member of the Westbrook Elks and a former member of the John Soboleski III Club in Deep River. Proudly serving his country during World War II, he was a veteran of the United States Army. Pat was a member of the 241st AAF Base Unit specializing in the maintenance and repair of all types of bombardment aircraft. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Wollock of Essex and Patricia Hazuka of Deep River, his grandchildren, Jason, Nicole and Patrick, and his sister, Wanda Haney of Essex. Besides his wife Marie he was predeceased by his grandson, Michael, brothers, Stanley, Edward and Charles Wollock, and his sister, Mildred Dorr. Pat was a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family. Visitation will be held at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook on Friday, January 11th from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. His Funeral Mass will follow at Saint Joseph's Church, 48 Middlesex Avenue in Chester at 12:00PM. Committal prayers with the rendering of Full Military Honors will take place in the parish cemetery following the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be made to Middlesex Hospital Home Care, 144 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413. To share a memory of Pat or leave a condolence for his family please visit www.rwwfh.com