Brother Lawrence J. Colhocker, FSC

Brother Lawrence J. Colhocker, FSC
1936-2002

Born Lawrence Joseph Colhocker in Pittsburgh, PA on June 7, 1936. He entered the Ammendale novitiate on Jun 15, 1954. He received the Religious Habit and Name of Dominic Lawrence on September 7, 1954 and pronounced perpetual vows at La Salle High on August 17, 1961.

He died at De La Salle Hall, Lincroft, NJ on December 16, 2002.

Assignments:

1955–1959, Elkins Park, PA—Anselm Hall scholasticate

1959–1966, Washington, DC—St. John’s College High: teacher

1966–1972, Cumberland, MD—Bishop Walsh High: principal, director

1972–1973, Philadelphia, PA—Study; Spring Garden residence

1973–1974, Philadelphia, PA—West Catholic; Spring Garden residence

1974–1979, Audubon, PA—St. Gabriel Hall; community director

1979–1981, Philadelphia, PA—Study; La Salle Univ. residence

1981–2002, Philadelphia, PA—La Salle University: teacher

2002, Lincroft, NJ—De La Salle Hall: convalescence

Funeral Arrangements:

Thursday, December 19, 2002
Viewing at La Salle University chapel: 2-4 and 7-8 PM
Mass of Christian Burial: 8 PM

Friday, December 20, 2002
Viewing at Ammendale: 11 AM, followed by burial in the Brothers’ cemetery.

Brother Lawrence entered hospice care at De La Salle Hall after undergoing cancer treatment for several years. He died peacefully in mid-morning. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Mrs. Samuel Proco).

May he rest in peace.