Peter Brock

Peter J Brock of Sun City Center, Florida passed away on May 17th. He was 91 years old, just one month short of his 92nd birthday in June. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Peter and Elizabeth Brock, he was the oldest of 3 boys; he is preceded in death by brother Jerry and leaves behind brother George. Peter grew up raised in the Catholic faith attending St Benedict's parochial school, and served many years as an altar boy. He attended Cathedral Prep High School and then entered into service for our country. Peter is a veteran of the US Navy in Aviation and served during the Korean War. Later he graduated from the University of Hartford and went on to receive an MBA from Pace University of New York. Peter worked as Corporate Director of Transportation for The JCPenney Company in NY and Dallas, Texas where he retired after 25 years. Peter was a licensed practitioner before the Interstate Commerce and the Federal Maritime Commissions in Washington DC and served on various transportation and maritime committees including as advisor to the National Maritime Council.

Peter is predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Rose Montanile Brock. Peter married Rose, the love of his life, whom he met in 1st grade at St Benedict's parochial school in Brooklyn in 1954. They reunited at age 17 at a local parish dance and were married on 10/16/1954. Their marriage took them from Brooklyn to Connecticut, New Jersey and Texas before retiring to Sun City Center, Florida. Peter and Rose traveled the world from the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and the Orient, especially enjoying their 40+ cruises.

Peter's greatest joy was experienced with their daughters and sons and their families. Peter was preceded in death by his wife Rose and daughter Regina. He is survived by his children Lisa (Robert), Peter (Marcy) Steven (Elizabeth) and Valerie. Peter and Rose welcomed 10 grandchildren: William Murray, Kevin and Kristen Ryan, Bryanne Brock, Tina Stinnett, Brock Vasquez, Rocco and Hunter Esposito and Steven and Austin Brock. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren: Austin and Haley Vasquez, Elisa, William and Juliette Rose Murray, and Oliver and Robert Stinnett.

Peter greatly enjoyed his hobbies which included paddle ball, racquetball, golf, tennis and various clubs in Sun City center. He was a knight with Knights of Columbus for over 40 years and also dedicated time as a reader for Lighthouse's books for the blind. Peter was quick to tell you how blessed he has been over his incredible 91 years sharing life with Rose and his loving family.

Funeral viewing will be at Prince of Peace Narthex on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 9 am to 9:45 am followed by a funeral mass at 10 am.

Interment will be in Our Lady of Victory Cavalry Cemetery in Sayreville, New Jersey with his beloved wife Rose and their daughter Regina.