Alvin Gene Rock, 94, born February 10, 1930 in Cleveland, died June 30. Son of Joseph and Sonya Rock (deceased), brother Sanford (deceased) and sister Florence Baumwell of Columbus Ohio. Loving husband of Carole Rock (nee Meltzer) for 70 years. Beloved father of Lauren Rock (Peter Turner), Susan Rock (Tom Millhoff) and David Rock (Dina Seegull). Loving proud papa to Aaron Turner (Debra Marmor), Daniel Turner (Natalie Ksiasek), Brandon Rock, Logan Rock, Max Rock and Ben Rock. Great-grandfather to Shay, Jaxson and Rylee Turner and Rhodes Turner.
Born February 10, 1930, Alvin graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1948, from the Ohio State University in 1952 and attended Case Western Reserve Law School before being in drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953, during which time he was based in Fort Hood, Texas. Al was a real estate developer in Cleveland and surrounding areas; he built the first condominium, called Coral Rock in West Side Cleveland. He also enjoyed travels with his wife, children and grandchildren and wintering in Boca Raton, Florida.
Services will be held July 1 at 2 pm at Congregation Mishkan Or (formerly The Temple/Tifereth Israel ) at 26000 Shaker Blvd. Family will receive visitors at Point East community room at 27500 Cedar Rd. FOLLOWING SERVICES AND INTERMENT until 8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm-9pm.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or the Alzheimer’s Association/ Cleveland Chapter
Friends who are unable to attend the service may view it on Monday, July 1 at 2PM by going to (www.mishkanor.org)
Arrangements under the direction of BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL)