GASTONIA - Thomas Patrick Rocks, 65, was born to eternal life on June 21, 2015, at his residence.

He was born March 17, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pa., son of the late Bernard Thomas and Marianne Sapp Rocks and husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Rocks. 

A memorial rosary will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 134 Prince Avenue, Ath-ens, GA 30601.

The memorial mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday July 1 at the church.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.