July 16, 1999
James H. Brock, 88, died July 16 at the Life Care Center
of Auburn, Mass.
Prior to his retirement in 1987, Mr. Brock worked 60 years at Holy Cross. He
began his employment in 1926
at the Porter's Lodge and the switchboard in O'Kane Hall. In 1942, he was appointed
clerk in charge of the College's Mount St. James contract postal station. He
retired after 50 years of full-time service in 1976, and then worked part time
in the college post office from 1977 to 1987. During his years at Holy Cross,
Mr. Brock had been a well-known member of the College community, popular with
administrators, faculty, students and staff alike.
At a memorial Mass celebrated at Christ the King Church
in Worcester, Joseph J. Brady, former chair of the biology department, paid tribute
to Mr. Brock,
recalling his long years of service to the College, his friendship with a succession
of presidents
and the commendations he received for efficiency and accuracy.
Born in East Boston, Mr. Brock lived most of his life
in Clinton, Mass. He attended
Worcester Boys Trade
High School.
He is survived by his son, James
D. '58; nephews and nieces; and grandnephews and grandnieces.
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