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Frank Kossa Obituary
Frank "Franco" S. Kossa, 45, of Sugarloaf Township, died suddenly Monday, May 2, 2011, in the Hazleton General Hospital. Born in Pierce County, Washington, Frank was a son of the late Joann Falvo Kossa and Frank J. Kossa, Wilkes-Barre. He was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre, and Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. Frank was a member of Boy Scouts of America, and he was proud to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. He was the founder of Zoob Productions, former owner of The Game Studio, co-founder of Inkin' the Valley Tattoo Convention, founder of its SideShow Gathering, and owner of Marc's Tattooing and Body Piercing, Luzerne County. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his wife, the former Kim Hogans, Sugarloaf Township; brother, Rick A. Kossa, currently serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan; and beloved pets, Max, Fester, Spanky and Thomas. Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. The Rev. James A. Wert will officiate. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hazleton Animal Shelter, 101 N. Poplar St., Hazleton, PA 18201. Condolences may be sent to the Kossa family via email at [email protected] .
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for Frank Kossa
Gerri Wulf
May 24, 2011
My condolences to the family.Frank was a really good man he treated everyone with respect. I knew him from his brother then the tattooing show & we see him here & there. He will be missed by all who knew him. May god help you through this time of sorrow. Gerri Wulf , Edwaedsville,Pa
MELANA KHALIFE
May 7, 2011
FRANK WAS A MAN OF GREAT INTEGRITY, HONEST, HARD WORKING, MET HIM AT THE WEST SIDE MALL, WHEN HE @ FRANK STARTED PROMOTING ZOOB PRODUCTIONS, HE AND THE GUYS WOULD PLAY MAGIC FOR HOURS IN MY KITCHEN ON SUNDAYS. WE HELPED OUT AT THE 1ST TATTOO CONVENTION. A GREAT HUMAN BEING
CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY
MELANA KHALIFE
Joseph Michalochick
May 7, 2011
All my condolences to your family.... Myself and my friends from the Hazleton area knew Franco from our time that we spent at his MAGIC tournaments around the Wilkes Barre area and of course the Game Studio.. Franco was one the most caring and fair individuals Ive come upon. He was nice to everyone... very sad to learn the news
sylvia kochanski
May 6, 2011
so sorry to read of frankies passing he was a great guy always treated everyone with respect im sure he is in heaven with his mom and paulie my thoughts and prayers are with you all rest in peace frankie love aunt sylvia
Gail Looker
May 6, 2011
Kim, wishing you only the best at this time. We will all miss Frank - he was unique but he was a good man.
Tiffany (Stine) Harm
May 6, 2011
So saddened by this news. Franco was a gentle, kind man with a huge heart. He will be missed by everyone that was honored enough to have met him. My deepest condolences to Kim and his entire family.
May 5, 2011
May 5, 2011
...I just heard the sad news, Frankie.
What a shock ! May Frankie rest in the loving arms of Jesus.
Sister Joelle Mrozoski
Puerto Rico
fred verdekal
May 5, 2011
hell of a nice Guy!! was glad to say he was my friend my condolences to the entire family.. so sorry he will be missed!!
Eric & Linda Mantush
May 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy, Kim. We are shocked and share in your sadness, neighbor. Please let us know if you need anything.
May 5, 2011
RIP Frankie..you will be missed.
Christine Atcavage (Santewan)
Philip & Ethel Falvo
May 5, 2011
Frankie,
We have missed the last 10 years of your life since your Mom passed. It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye but you will never be forgotten.
Uncle Phil & Aunt Ethel
Barbara Menichini
May 5, 2011
Frankie,
You were one of the special people in our lives. We had great times together when you were younger. After your Mom's passing the family drifted apart. I saw you once in a while,but not like when we were growing up. We have all missed out on the great times we used to have.May you rest in peace alongside your faithful,loving Mom. You will be missed by all of your family.
Chuck and Barb Menichini
May 5, 2011
So sorry to hear about Frank....It has been a long time since I have seen him... but he was always wonderful! RIP Buddy!
Nikolas Dyanick
May 5, 2011
I am shocked and saddened to hear Frank had passed away. I worked with him many years ago at Step by Step Inc in Kingston. He was a gentle, caring man with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all who loved him.
Deborah (Balla) Van Balen
May 5, 2011
I was saddened to hear about Frank's passing. I used to work with Frank at Sallie Mae many years ago. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Robert Walsh
May 5, 2011
Sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. I had the pleasure of going to high school with him. Although I haven't seen him since, I'll never forget his great sense of humor. May he rest in peace.
s/f
Shiney
Michael Casey
May 5, 2011
Frank was a good man. I haven't seen him much in the past few years, but he was a fine friend and generous host.
I first met him back in the West Side Mall days, when I was much younger. He was a sort of father figure to many of us young nerds: stern but encouraging. He had a positive influence on a lot of lives.
Rest in peace old friend.
Bill Hassinger
May 5, 2011
To Frank's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Frank used to work for me at Sallie Mae and was an incredible human being. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Ferrara
May 5, 2011
I worked many years with Frank @ Sallie Mae. Always a great guy, always with a story to tell. We'll miss you buddy.
May 5, 2011
I'll see you down the road, Brother!
May 5, 2011
My daughter was so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man,and I was so proud to have him as a son in law.
May you rest in God's Love.
Love Mom, Michele
amy mclaughlin
May 5, 2011
So sorr for your loss, Franco was such a nice down to earth person, thoughts and prayers to his family .
May 5, 2011
We are truly upset at Frank's passing. He was truly a great guy that anyone would be lucky to call friend. You will be in our thoughts and hearts!!! Prayers will be with your family in their time of need...Rest in peace Frank.
Chris and Dollie Fisher
May 5, 2011
You will be sadly missed.
Jim
May 5, 2011
Frank you've always been a great guy. Happy and movin forward. So sad to see you gone. I was close to being up there, and now your there. Keep an eye on us.
May 5, 2011
Im sorry for your loss I used to work with Frank years ago at Sallie Mae
He was always such a nice person.. Janet
Brenda Smith
May 5, 2011
Frank was such a good guy. My heart is broken for his family.
CAROL ATEN
May 5, 2011
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT FRANK JR. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL LOVE COUNSIN CAROL MROZOSKI ATEN
May 5, 2011
will be sadly missed by friends and family, my cousin thru my mom
dan stosek
Franco Kossa being presented with an award for his hard work and dedication to making the Sideshow Gathering a success.
Harold Jenkins
May 5, 2011
For the past nine years, Franco brought something amazing to this area: the Sideshow Gathering. The tenth annual Gathering will be the biggest and best ever, but will be bittersweet because of Franco's passing.
J Norton
May 4, 2011
Frank was one of the best people I have had the pleasure of knowing. From helping me assemble a deck of cards for Josh to play, and being a patron at the club, he could put a smile on your face no matter what.
RIP "ZOOB" May your legacy live on and the legend never be forgotten.
THOMAS (TJ) SHIPKOWSKI
May 4, 2011
FRANK WAS ONE OF THE MOST HONORABLE PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN. IF I LIVE TO BE A THOUSAND, I DON'T THINK I WILL MEET ANYBODY QUITE LIKE FRANK. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND. GOD BLESS.
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