Irwin Bock Obituary

Carol, What a Blessing when you and Irv,moved into your house in the Mid 1980's, on Bradley Ct in Hanover Park. We Homeowners were rebuilding the Board membership and Carol joined as Secretary and Irv as Building and Grounds Supervisor.From that point on we had a very efficient Board which benefitted our Association greatly.

Irv followed his political aspirations and was voted into various positions on the Hanover Park Board, ending in being elected Mayor of Hanover Park by the people who had come to Respect him

Irv worked hard and diligently for the Better Good of the people wherever he served.He was congenial and caring.Carol was his Loving and Helpful Wife and Partner.

Betty and I loved this trustworthy man and will miss him Greatly.

Good bye, old friend, God Speed, and Gob Bless......la vida loca

mi amigo

Deepest sympathies to Carol and the Bock family from the Holsings from both here and in Pennsylvania. We didn't see you often, but over the years when we did, we always enjoyed exchanging family stories, lots of laughs, and Irv was always the most gracious host. He was sincere, and always had a smile for everyone and fit right in to our crazy side of the family. He will be truly missed. God's Blessings to all of you.

We were very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Irv.

Our deepest condolences to you and the entire Bock family. Our (across the street) Neighbor, and our Mayor will be greatly missed by all.

May he Rest in Peace.

Fred and Lauree Folmer

My deepest sympathies to you Carol and to your family for your loss. Irv was such a wonderful man who I know will be greatly missed.

I enjoy working with him in the Coast Guard Reserve. He was very enthusiastic

about doing his Coast Guard duties. Thomas Welch, USCGR Retired

To my neighbors in Hanover Park and the Bock family: Mayor Bock is legendary in our area. As you are already aware, he will be sorely missed by everyone that he came in contact with. We share in your sorrow at his premature passing.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Irwin. I have many fond memories of him at US Coast Guard Reserve Unit Chicago. He had an infectuous smile, a kind heart and will be greatly missed. My sincerest simpathy goes out to his entire family.

Irwin was my cousin. I had planned to contact him soon since we've lost touch through the years. I am so sad that I didn't act sooner so I could have had a chance to exchange life stories. Just the other day looking through some old photos I saw his with my brother and sister in front of our grandparents house in Chicago.

My sympathy to his family.

Dorothy Bock Torchia

We will always remember Irv for his loyalty and fidelity to his fellow veterans, as well as the community which he served. We know that he will long be fondly remembered for his many accomplishments!

Veterans for Peace in Vietnam

A.A. "Sammy" Rayner, Commander

LeRoy Wolins, Vice-Commander

Our sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Mayor Bock. He was a great friend to the youth programs in Hanover Park. He will be missed.



Hanover Park Boys Football Association

Dear Carol, Cheri, Jeff and family: Our deepest sympathy to you for your loss at this very difficult time. With all Uncle Irv's political ambitions and interests, it was very clear to everyone that he loved and cherished you, his family, beyond all else. He was truly a kind, giving man and he will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Irv was a great man and will be missed by all. We love you all so very much and wish we could be with you to celebrate his life. All of us in Texas send our love and sympathy to you. Sophia, Stella and Asia

Dear Bock Family,



My sincere condolences on the loss of this beloved man. Please know that he is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior and one day you will be reunited again. I will remember him and all of you in my prayers.

Dorothea Lasch (mother-in-law to Victoria Lasch )

Dear Bock Family,



My family and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. My mother and father Ed & Phyllis VanCott had lived in Hanover Park for 40 years. They had always mentioned to me what an excellent job Irv did for the community. He will be missed. We thank him for all he did for Hanover Park

Our deepest smpathy to you.

He was a good man and enjoyed working with him in the CG Reserve.

Dear Bock Family,



I would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I were saddened to hear about Irv. I was personally lucky to have known him. I met Irv and Carol when I was their server at Shell's Seafood. (Irv's favorite server!) I have stayed in touch and recently met with him to get the village and the Hanover Park Little League together. He was very helpful and he will be sadly missed. He was a sincere and honest man. May he rest in peace.