William "Bill" Bocek
September 13, 1951 ~ November 20, 2018
William “Bill” Bocek, 67, of Weirton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in the Weirton Medical Center Emergency Room.
A son of the late William and Sophie Kaminski Bocek, Bill was
born September 13, 1951, in Steubenville, OH
After 46 years of service, Bill recently retired from Arcelor-Mittal, where he worked on the 7 Tandem prior to working his final years in the steel mill’s Shipping Department.
Helping others and volunteering his time came naturally to Bill. From coaching baseball to collecting money for charity, playing Santa Claus for area children, chairing the church picnic or donating his blood to help others, you could always count on Bill.
He nurtured his faith at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, where he was an active member.
He will be remembered with love by his wife, Theresa Maria Sabol Bocek, whom he married in 1975; his son, Jonathan (Kara) Bocek of Frederick, MD; his daughter, Dana (David) Scaffido of Fairfax, VA; brother, Richard Bocek; sister, Mary Ann Bocek both of Weirton; his grandson, Gabriel Scaffido, and a grandchild on the way.
Friends will be received Friday 4-8 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Post Office Box 2247, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.
Theresa and family,
I am very saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Please accept my sympathies.
Jimmy Musulin
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and mayy perpetual light shine upon him,. May he rest in peace..”
“May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace…”
Mary Ann, so very sorry about your brother’s passing. He will be in my daily prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. Janet (Kolanko) Mcclintock.
So very sorry for your loss Theresa’I’ll never forget dancing the polkas with him at Joe and Robin’s wedding,such fun.Hugs to you my friend.Mary Ann Mankowski Tucker.
Terri, and family, So shocked and saddened to hear about Bill’s sudden passing. He was a wonderful guy. Growing up with him. I feel I knew him forever. He was so kind hearted. He played Santa for my little brothers and son and daughter. He did this on Christmas Eve when he could have been with his family. He took the time for others.
Bob and I just left this morning to see our grandchildren. We are so sorry that we won’t be there to be of support and share in the celebration of his life. We will keep you and your children in our prayers. Our sympathy to Marianne and Richard . Love and prayers for all of you. Peggy and Bob Thomaselli
So very sorry to hear this terrible news , my heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Bills family .So sorry that I won’t be able to visit as I am traveling out of town .Such sad news , we’ve been friend since we were very young .
Our extended family lost a wonderful, loving, generous family man who lived Christ’s Gospel in his daily life. May God Bless Bill Bocek and everyone who loves him! May Mother Mary comfort Bill’s wife Terri, children Jonathan and Dana, their spouses and his grandchildren as they prepare to celebrate Bill’s life and Bill’s Eternal Memory!
Walt & Rita Tuchalski
Gettysburg, PA
Dear Terri, Jonathan & Kara, Dana, David & Gabriel, Mary Ann and Richard:
What a shock to receive the news of Bill’s death. In this season of Thanksgiving, I can only thank God for having him touch my life. He was a great guy with tremendous faith and a kind heart for all. I know it will be quite difficult in the days ahead as you grieve your great loss. Please know of my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers. God has joined Bill to himself. God will grace you with strength and comfort.
Love and prayers, your cousin, Stas’ Tuchalski
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was so goid to the children as Santa at our holiday parties. Such a nice man. Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to Teresa and family. Donna and Carl Zahn.
Terry, Dana, and Jonathan,
There are never the right words to share with the loss of a husband and father. Bill left me with so many happy memories. The parties at my parents house, the Santa every year for all of the little ones, his quirky sense of humor. He really went out of his way to be a friend to all of us. How we will miss Bill’s runs to Pittsburgh for Keibasi and other Slovak foods. We will always miss his laughter and his sly smile when he thinks he weren’t watching. Love to all of you at this time!
Mickey Strayer
Terry & family, we are deeply saddened for Bill’s passing, please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Mike & Marlene Runkel
My Sincere condolence to the Bocek family especially to Mary Ann —jim clarke
Bill we’re gonna miss you. Rest in peace my friend.john and sheila
THERESA AND BOCEK FAMILY,
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. BO WAS A GOOD MAN ALWAYS HELPING EVERYONE OUT IN NEED. WIFE AND I WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT HOW HE WOULD COME TO THE HOUSE, AT CHRISTMAS ,DRESSED AT SANTA CLAUS, WHEN OUR KIDS WERE GROWING UP, IT WAS A THRILL TO SEE THE SMILE AND HAPPINESS ON THEIR FACES TO MEET SANTA. ALSO BRINGING ZUCCHINI, FROM HIS GARDEN, AND LEAVING IT ON OUR FRONT PORCH AT NIGHT SO WE WOULDN’T SEE HIM DOING IT. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES.
HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. REST IN PEACE BO.
STEPHEN AND PAULINE VARITEK
Terry and the Bocek family, I too have a heavy heart and I feel your pain as you all morn the home going of Bo. The Bible says, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4) I know God will comfort you, the children, and all of your family at such a time as this…
Theresa and family
I am sorry to see that Bill has passed away. My thoughts and prayer are with you and the family.
God Bless,
Bernie Kelly
My deepest sympathies to the Bocek and Sabol families. Haven’t seen much of Bo over the years since high school, but it was always a pleasure when we did. He was certainly one of the good guys. Our prayers to the family. Roger Madden