WESTFIELD- Norma L. (Hansen) Bock, 67, of Dover Plains, NY, passed away Aug. 20th surrounded by her family in Vassar Bros. Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. Born in Yonkers, NY she was the daughter of John and Marion (Peduzzi) Kovach. She was a 1966 graduate of Briarcliff Manor High School, Briarcliff Manor, NY and earned a Bachelor’s degree at Johnson & Wales College, RI. Norma was a longtime resident of Chester, MA and Westfield, MA before moving to NY in 2002. She always looked forward to visits with her grandchildren. She had a great love and talent for all Arts & Crafts and made many memorable gifts for all her family members. She also was a great baker and cook and enjoyed it so much. Norma was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
She was predeceased by her father John Kovach in 1990. She is survived by her mother Marion Kovach of Stroudsburg, PA. Her loving husband Michael Bock. She leaves her son Brendan Pease, his wife Susan and their children, Joey Pease, Erin and Anna Crawford of Virginia. Her daughter Holly Cusack, her husband Tommy and their children Cameron and Colin of Westfield. Her brother John Kovach and his wife Carol of MI. Two sisters, Theresa Winkler and husband Victor of NC and Joanne Barber of PA and many nieces and nephews. She leaves five step-children, 16 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren. She leaves her former husband Duane C. Pease of Chester, MA. Also her cherished cat “Red”.
Norma touched the hearts of all that knew her and she will be greatly loved and sadly missed by all.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours for Norma will be Friday Sept. 12th from 5-7 p.m. at the Robert E. Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St.-Rte 20, Westfield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Rd., Westfield, MA 01085
