Obituaries
William G. “Bill” Kozak, 93
William G. “Bill” Kozak, 93, formerly of Philadelphia, died at The Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose Verchinsky Kozak.
Bill was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Tustin Kozak in 1972 and then his second wife Joyce Stauffer Kozak in 2008. He was a driver and salesman for Sealtest National Dairy for 32 years and then worked for Central Penn national Bank for 8 years, retiring in 1982.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lancaster and former member of St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia. Bill was a Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, and he enjoyed bowling and world travel.
Surviving Bill are his four children, William J. Kozak, Yardley, Pa. Diane Marie Sweeney, Levittown, PA, Joseph Thomas Kozak, Alpharetta, GA and Michael G. Kozak, Marlton, NJ; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His son Thomas M. Kozak preceded Bill in death.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2:30 PM, with a greeting time from 2 to 2:30 PM, in the Thomas Auditorium of Willow Valley Lakes, 300 Willow Valley Lakes Dr., Willow Street, PA. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 3000 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA. A Viewing will take place Monday in the upper church from 10 to 11 AM. Final Farewell and Commendation in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bill’s memory to The Kozak Ohana School, checks payable to “Kathleen Kozak”, C/O of 89 Hollow Rd., Levittown, PA 19056. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661.
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Joe and family,
Know that we are thinking of you and the sadness you’re feeling now. Knowing you now, we’re certain that your dad’s was a life to celebrate and remember for many years to come.
Best,
Mike & Beth Cruce
Anderson, SC
I am so very sorry to hear about Mr Kozak’s passing. He was a wonderful kind man. He was always so pleasant to speak with. I knew Mr.Kozak and his wife Joyce, while working at the Lakes Manor. May God be with you and may you remember & appreciate the times that you spent together. God Bless!
Dear Dr. Kozak and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Lois Paolella
Teacher at Reutter School
While we never knew the pleasure of meeting him personally we know how deeply he was loved by his family. We offer them our deepest sympathy and we offer our prayers for him. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend any services due to current health issues, however, we will keep you in all our thoughts.
Marty & Paula Turosak
Dunbar, PA
Dear Bill, Diane, Joe, Mike, Dr. Bill, Dr. Kathleen and family: It has been our privilege to care for your father/grandfather over these many years. Bill was the true definition of a gentleman, and he took great pride in all of your accomplishments, sharing with us his wonderful life as his family grew and prospered. Thank you for all that you did to help us take care of him. We have all been blessed to know him, and wish you peace as you remember him.
Sincerely,
John J. Schmitt, MD, Winfried G. Wieland,MD, Ann M. King MD and staff
Thinking of you and all of your family at this sad time.
The loss of a Father is always difficult.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sincerely,
Marie J Grochowski
Dear Kozak Family,
The sadness you feel, you are in our prayers.
We never had the pleasure of meeting your Grandpa, but we heard so much about him. His kindness and the love for his Family.
Kathleen, you have been a part of our family for many years and we did watch all your accomplishments, your kindness, your sincere generosity to others. So did he, with all that it is worth everything.
This is a big gift you gave to him.
He will rest in Peace
The Gallagher Family
