James R. (BJ) Vock

James R. (BJ) Vock from Theresa, NY passed away Wednesday October 21st at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

He was born February 17, 1971 in Watertown, NY, the beloved son of James B. and Marlene (Horning) Vock.

James was a 1989 graduate of Indian River Central, Philadelphia, NY. He also attended SUNY Oswego.

After college BJ became a petroleum Transport driver for James B. Vock Inc. for several years. He then worked for Champion Materials in Carthage as a logistics specialist. He finally went to work for the New York Airbrake as a machinist.

BJ loved auto racing from a young age. He became involved and learned about it from his mentor Adrian Flath. He was a crew chief for Adrian’s sprint car team for several years. He eventually built his own race car and competed in both sportsman and Modified divisions, racing at CanAm, and other north country tracks as well as Canada. BJ was also on the crew for Jeff Cooks sprint car team. He liked to share his knowledge of motorsports with his contemporaries and got both young and old family members involved at the track. He also loved all kinds of music especially the Rolling Stones.

BJ is survived by his mother Marlene, brothers Danny (Judy) Vock and Joe (Jan)Vock. Also his sisters Lynda Golden, Fishers, Indiana, Kelly Meyer, Mexico NY and Colleen (Pat) Fulton, Redwood NY. Also11 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father James B. Vock and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held at 4 pm Tuesday October 27th at Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. Following the memorial service a celebration of life and remembrance get together will take place at the firehall in Theresa, NY.

The family asks that any donations be directed to The National Kidney Foundation in BJ’s name at www.supportkidney.org.