Bruce Krock

Bruce Krock, 80, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022. Bruce was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Ralph and Sally Krock. He spent his childhood in Worcester enjoying baseball and bowling and graduated from Classical High School. He married his wife of 60 years, Marilyn, shortly thereafter and began a career in the book and news distribution industry. They relocated to Chelmsford, Massachusetts where Bruce served as President of the local chapter of the Jaycees and then moved on to serve as an official for the state chapter. In 1978, the family relocated to Orlando, Florida where Bruce opened a Pinch A Penny swimming pool franchise that he owned and operated for 36 years. Bruce continued to bowl throughout his retirement and dedicated numerous hours to his volunteer work as an advocate with Seniors Versus Crime. He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; daughters Amy Crabtree (Garland) of Lake Mary, FL, Laurie Conrad (Bobby) of Atlanta, GA, Stacy Conrad (Michael) of St. Cloud, FL and grandchildren Brian (Nicole) Crabtree, Niki Conrad, Sarah Crabtree and Mitchell Conrad. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, michaeljfox.org, or Canine Companions for Independence, p2p.onecause.com/canine-companions-donate/donate.