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Les Kostecki Obituary
Les was the husband of Stacia Kostecki, whom he was married to for 30 years. They owned and operated the Gingerbread House Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room.
Les was born and raised in Poland, the son of Mr. Kazimierz Kostecki, who resides in Poland, and the late Mrs. Franciszka Szmyd Kostecki. He was a musician during his college years and the saxophone player in a band, which played in Poland and the U.S. He earned a master's degree from Cambridge College in Cambridge.
He worked for many local companies in the engineering and facilities departments, most recently Hyperion Catalyst of Cambridge, Corsair and Cross Rip Ocean Resort of Cape Cod, BASF, Bedford, and several other high technology companies.
Les was passionate about the ocean, and in 2007, he celebrated his 20th anniversary of volunteer service as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Boston and Cape Cod. He qualified for positions such as coxswain, instructor, flotilla commander of the 11-6 Harwich, and division vice captain of Division 11 Cape Cod. He received many awards during his service; Coxwain Performance Award, Coast Guard Unit Commendations (twice) and Special Operations Ribbon.
One of his favorite activities was taking his boat Summer Place out on Nantucket Sound with many family and friends to view all that the sea had to offer. An avid boatman, he could be found any weekend taking his boat out for a trip and would gladly help anyone who had an interest in boating or fishing.
In addition to his wife Stacia, he leaves three sons and a daughter, Jarek and his wife Dorothy and daughters Grace and Isabella of Yarmouth, Karl and his wife Heather and daughter Holly of Greensboro, N.C., Steve Wolfe and his wife Susan and daughters Taylor and Alexandra and son Kyle of Framingham, and Michelle Booth and her husband Michael and sons Nicholas, Lucas and daughter Sophie of Pembroke. He also leaves one sister, Ewa Piotrowski and family of Maryland; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, Route 28, West Harwich, on Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Thursday, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, at Holy Trinity Church, on Route 28, in West Harwich, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to CGAux Association, 9449 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126, or CG Mutual Assistance, 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 610, Arlington, VA 22203.
Doane, Beal & Ames
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Fran Merrill
October 23, 2008
Dear Stacia,
I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I was away when I got the news. Please know that you are in my prayers. God will get you through this.
Fondly
Fran Merrill (polish festival)
Sherman & Linda Henry
October 17, 2008
Stacia
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
David & Sandy Carr
October 17, 2008
Dear Stacia and Family,
Words cannot express the sadness of Les's passing. Dave and I are here for you,please don't hesitate to contact us.
Larry Simoens
October 16, 2008
LES YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, IF SOMEONE COULD BE MY BROTHER I WISH YOU COULD BE MINE . YOU MADE EVERYONE HAPPY WHEN YOU ENTER A ROOM. I WILL THINK OF YOU EVER DAY THAT I SEE A BOAT , SHARON AND I LOVE YOUR WHOLE FAMILY .
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Kasia & Robert Kaminski
October 15, 2008
Dear Stacia and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.Leszek was a wonderful man, he'll be missed by many.We enjoyed the times spent together.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy.
Dan & Christine Tomczyk
October 15, 2008
Dear Stacia and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ela & Andrzej Korzekwa
October 15, 2008
Stacia,
Our deepest symphathy to you and your family.We will always remember Les's smile and laughter the few times we were at your Gingerbread House. It was a pleasure knowing him.
Chris & Renee Tribou
October 15, 2008
Dear Stacia, Karl, and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Renee Koczkodan
October 14, 2008
Aunt Stacia, Karl and Jarek,
I will always remember Uncle Lesiek with a smile on his face. You are all in my thoughts. I love you all and send you my deepest sympathy.
Dick and Debbie Ledbetter
October 14, 2008
Stacia, Karl, and family,
We are so very saddened by your sudden loss. Holly will miss growing up with a wonderful grandpa who thought the world of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annie & Victor Zammit
October 14, 2008
Stacia and Family;
Les was a wonderful friend and good to us both. We enjoyed all the dinners, boat rides, and discussions of world events. He will be missed by many, and we will not have a day go by we do not think of him.
J S
October 14, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Rick McElhiney
October 14, 2008
Everyone-
Words cannot express the loss you must feel and I just want to let you know I am thinking of all.
Rick
Alicia Czechowski
October 14, 2008
Stasia
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Ala Darek Amanda and Krystyna
Czechowski
Janina Karoway
October 14, 2008
Stacia, he will always be remembered. He was a good family man.
We love you and will be there for you. Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Your sister Jane and her family.
Bill Hughes
October 14, 2008
Stacia,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Bill Hughes
Tampa, Florida
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated
October 14, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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