David Bruce Gockman , age 51, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, April 16, 2004, at St. Anthony Medical Center. He is survived by: 3 Children- Lisa Gockman of DeKalb, IL Chad Gockman Taylor Gaston both of Crown Point Campaion: Tanya Gaston of Crown Point Mother: Donna Gockman of Downers Grove, IL 3 Brothers: Kenneth Jitka Gockman of Florida Dennis Carol Gockman of Blue Island, IL James Mike Gockman of Westmont, IL 2 Sisters: Diane Patrick Walsh of Hinsdale, IL Laura Aldo Tersigni of Canton, OH Many Nieces and Nephews Grandson: Joseph Tersigni Preceded in death by: Father- Arthur Gockman Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point and at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point. Fr. Pat Kalich Officiating Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral Home, 109 N. East St., Crown Point on Monday, April 19, 2004 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Dave was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and a man of many talents. Dave founded his own meat and seafood company, was a song writer, musician, poet and artist and published his own cook book.