Alton, NH

John J. Slock, age 91, of Youngtown Road in Alton, died peacefully, at home on January 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 1, 1927 in Central City, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank and Katryn (Szperka) Slock, he resided for many years in Chicopee, Massachusetts and lived in Alton, NH since 2007.

John worked as an Engineer for many years with General Instrument and was retired from Electronic Coils, where he worked until age 81.

A parishioner at St. Katharine Drexel Church, he was a member of the Alton Senior Center, their Treasurer, where he loved spending his afternoons with friends, having lunch and playing cards.  He enjoyed golfing, was an avid Red Sox fan, also enjoyed the Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots.

"His family meant everything to him."

Widower of the late Dolores (Mendrala) Slock, he is survived by their 3 children: David M. Slock and wife Michele, Kenneth J. Slock and wife Lisa, Cheryl A. Doyle and husband Jeffrey, 3 grandchildren: Erik, Tyler and Katie and 2 sisters: Genevieve Browy and Mary Wegiel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00am at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 40 Hidden Springs Road (Route 28N) in Alton, NH with Fr. Robert F. Cole, pastor, as celebrant.  Calling hours are prior to the service from 9-10:15am at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH.  Interment will be in the spring at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Chicopee, MA.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Alton Senior Center Activities, 7 Pearson Road, Alton, NH 03809 or Lakes Region Humane Society, 11 Old Route 28, Ossipee, NH 03864.