Frank J. Kot

KOT Frank J. Kot, age 81, of Naples, Fla., entered into eternal life with grace on April 4, 2008 at Avow Hospice in Naples. Frank was born on December 3, 1926 in Albany, N.Y., to Polish immigrants, Joseph and Bronka Kot. He met his wife Eileen in Albany and together they celebrated their life each day for over 55 years, a true love story. Throughout his journey, Frank attended Christian Brothers Academy in Albany as well as Siena and Russell Sage Colleges. In his career, Frank worked as a general agent for Penn Mutual for over 30 years that led him to obtain the highest distinction of achievement for life insurance from the American College of Life Underwriters, a CLU degree. He served with pride in the U.S. Navy. Community service was a significant part of Frank's life, ranging from the director of AAA, chairperson for the Capital District Psychiatric Center, treasurer of the Northeast Chapter CLU to various memberships. Membership in the Glades Country Club played an important role in the last part of his journey. He was also a former board member of the Wolferts Roost Country Club. Frank will be deeply missed by his wife Eileen; son, Joseph Kot of Albany; and daughter, Deborah O'Sullivan of N.H. He was the brother of Casimir "Cass" Kot of Slingerlands, the late Stanley, Michael and John Kot, the late Pauline Menges and the late Helen Radzymiski. Relatives and friends are invited to attend inurnment with full military honors 12:00 p.m. Monday, August 4 at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.