Andrew J. Schock, 29, of Allentown and Philadelphia, died Jan. 3, 2020, in the St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, surrounded by his loving family after a six-year courageous fight against a rare liver cancer. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Ronald C. and Lisa G. (Gally) Schock, of Allentown.

He attended St. Ann School, Emmaus and was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, Class of 2008, where he was a member of National Honor Society and captain of the tennis team and played CYO basketball. He was a graduate of Drexel University, Class of 2013, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, accounting and business law. He was currently employed for the PA Department of Revenue as a tax auditor.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #12886.

He loved the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and especially the Sixers as he was a season ticket holder. His favorite player was Joel Embid, who he recently met. He was always there to lend an ear for advice, support or even just to listen.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Kaitlyn, of Philadelphia; paternal grandfather, Ronald Sr., of Tamaqua; maternal grandparents, Robert and Patricia Gally, of Mechanicsburg; aunts, uncles and cousins; beloved dogs, Penny and Max. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Joann.

Contributions may be made to St. Ann School, 435 S. Sixth St., Emmaus, 18049; Allentown Central Catholic High School, 301 N. Fourth St., Allentown, 18102; The Jimmy “V” Foundation for Cancer Research, www.V.org.; or the Providence Animal Shelter, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, 19063.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus. A calling hour will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 in the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Jan. 11 in the church.