Helen Carr Kozak

1941 - 2022

Helen Carr Kozak obituary, 1941-2022, New Windsor, NY

BORN

1941

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Brooks Funeral Home

481 Gidney Avenue

Newburgh, New York

Helen Kozak Obituary

Helen Carr Kozak, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed on from this world Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

The daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Bodnar, she was born in South River, N.J., on Oct. 13, 1941. She graduated from South River High School and in 1971 moved to Pennsylvania to raise her seven children.

Helen was a woman who gave all she had to her family and asked for nothing in return. Her chocolate-covered pretzels were legendary, and she tirelessly made them for every holiday and special occasion. Her quirky sense of humor could always put a smile on your face. Helen worked at Offset Paperback for over 33 years and was proud that no book had misprints under her watch. In 1995 she married John Kozak, who adored her. You could always find her in her garden, lovingly taking care of her flowers and feeding her hummingbird, Herman.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Fabbrini (Ken); John Carr III (Regina); Kenneth Carr; Robert Carr; Glenn Carr (Heather); and Donald Carr (Charity). She has 20 grandchildren, Brenda, George, Kristan, Sherry, Eric, Jessica, Ashley, Kyle, Kevin, John IV, Ken Jr., Sean, Devin, Robert Jr., Abigail, Devin, Glenn, Zachary, Alicia and Grace; along with 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Bordel; and many dear nieces and nephews.

Her beautiful daughter, Dawn Carr preceded her in death; along with her beloved, husband, John; sister, MaryAnn Wolfinger; and "eighth child," Max, her dog.

A memorial service is planned for noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, N.Y., and a graveside memorial service is planned for the spring in Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Published by Citizens Voice from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2022.
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Condolences and prayers for your loss. Enjoyed working with Helen at OPM. Helen could always make me smile!

Michele Clate

January 29, 2022

Deb, my love and prayers during this difficult time. You and I grew up together on Welles St, maybe you remember me. Be well! You can email me if you wish
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Tom Jantz

January 28, 2022

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