May 02 1961 January 11 2020
Lawrence J. Jock Jr. May 02, 1961 – January 11, 2020 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Lawrence John Jock, Jr., (affectionately known as Big Larry), age 58, of Ocean City died suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He was born in Camden, NJ and was the son of Maureen (Kelly) Jock and the late Lawrence John Jock, Sr. Larry graduated from Kean University in Union, New Jersey where he received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting. He then started a 35-year career in the newspaper business where he worked primarily for Gannett. In 2005 he became owner, editor, photographer and publisher of the Coastal Fisherman newspaper. He was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church and had served on the finance committee. He was also a member of the Synepuxent Gun Club, Salisbury Gun Club and the Ocean City Marlin Club. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Jock; a son, Lawrence Jock III (affectionately known as Little Larry); two brothers: Tom Jock and his wife Maria of Ocean City and John Jock and his wife Sue of Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Larry is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Larry will be missed tremendously by his family, friends and the entire Ocean City community. His robust and infectious laugh lit up every room he entered. Larry was a truly devoted family man and was his family’s rock. His genuine kindness, intense loyalty and compassion touched many lives. He excelled at everything he pursued in life, and did it all with a passion second to none. His love of fishing sparked a lasting impact on the Delmarva fishing community. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 18 at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1705 Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City. Visitation will be from 9am to 11am at the church, prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County, PO.Box 1322, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 or the Ocean City Reef Foundation, PO.Box 1072, Ocean City, MD 21843. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Holy Savior Catholic Church 17th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Get Directions on Google Maps Mass Saturday, January 18, 2020 11:00 AM Holy Savior Catholic Church 17th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary
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