COZZINI
Rev. Robert P., on November 4, 2012, of Caldwell, NJ, age 79. Fr. Cozzini was born on January 8, 1933 in Newark, NJ. He was raised on 2nd Ave., Newark, before moving to the Silver Lake section of Belleville, NJ and then spent his later childhood on Grove St. in Bloomfield, NJ. He attended St. Francis Xavier Parish Elementary School in Newark, NJ then went on to Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, NJ. He received his Undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ and Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Manhattan College. Fr. Cozzini attended the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, NJ and was ordained by the Most Rev. Thomas A. Boland on May 28, 1960. His first assignment was at St. Lucy Parish in Newark, NJ from 1960 -1962, later moving to Holy Family Parish in Nutley, NJ from 1962-1980, before finally serving at the Church of the Epiphany in Cliffside Park, NJ from 1982-2002. After retiring in 2002, he resided at the Rev. Msgr. James F. Kelley Residence in Caldwell, NJ. Fr. Cozzini chose to be a lifelong parish priest, serving the people. He demonstrated a love of God, love of life, and love of family. He was a man of great humor and compassion; a beacon of goodness and a pillar of strength for his family, friends, and parishioners. Loving brother to Aurelia "Rita" Stypulkoski and her husband Joseph, Nello Cozzini, Sr. Vilma Cozzini M.P.F., and Rev. Dorino Cozzini and his wife Connie. Cherished uncle to John, Thomas, and Denis Stypulkoski, Theresa Pecaro, Anthony Cozzini, Michael Cozzini, and Bridget Neigel. He is also survived by many loving grand nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Church of the Epiphany 247 Knox Ave., Cliffside Park, NJ on Friday November 9, 2012 from 3-7 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday November 10, 2012 from 9-10 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. Cozzini's memory to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104. A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, NJ is handling the arrangements. www.akmacagnafuneralhome.com
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I am so sorry to hear the news of his passing. He was my religion teacher in Holy Family and his italian origins were the same as mine. Also his brother was a great friend of my dad. May he rest in peace. Lori Collini
November 13, 2012
I will always be grateful for Fr. Robert's friendship and his priestly witness among God's people. He has been a faithful, joyful, holy, priest!
How blessed I was to know and experience his goodness firsthand!
Sr.Cindy
November 12, 2012
There are no words to express my feelings upon hearing of Fr. Cozzini's passing. He was truly the finest person I have ever known. I heard from him not long ago and although I've known he was ill he would always call and we would have a few good laughs throughout our conversations. He helped me through some difficult times and I will be forever thankful that I can call him my friend. My deepest sympathy to his family,he spoke of you all the time. I'll cherish our conversations forever. May he rest in peace. He was an angel, here on earth, and now Heaven has our angel. Forever in my heart.....
Joyce Hemberger
November 10, 2012
My family and I were so blessed to have you at Epiphany Parish in Cliffside Park New jersey. You married myself and all 3 of my older sisters. Right before I was married my Grandmother passed away and I was so saddened that she wouldn't be with my family on that day. We spoke the night before my wedding and you reassured me that she was going to be right next to me while my husband and I pledged our love to one another. You will always be in our hearts rest in peace and thank you for being a part of my life.
Elaina Tesoriero/Sadler
November 9, 2012
The faithful man of god has gone home to eternal glory & peace! Father Robert recieves his great reward!
Stephen & Jill Fabrizio
November 8, 2012
I have the most wonderful memories of father cozzini...he was my parish priest at holy family church in nutley....he married me and my husband don over 37 yrs ago on november 15th....he was a wonderful priest ...always there when you needed him.
elizabeth scheider panarello
November 8, 2012
I can't tell you how sad I felt when I was told of Fr. Cozzini's passing. He was a remarkable person and the most wonderful priest. I have to share an experience I had. He was my mom's confessor for years and when she was on her death bed she was being so hard on her self in the religous aspect. I immediately called Fr. Cozzini and asked him if he could come to visit her and he told me he really wasn't feeling well himself and I truly understood. But being the compassionate person he was, he managed to cme to the hospital and put and end to my mom's fears allowing her to die in peace. I will never forget it. He will be truly missed but I know he will be welcomed home not only by our Lord but also by all the people he has helped. Fr. Cozzini, rest in peace and you will never be forgotten.
Rosemary McConnon
November 7, 2012
Will always remember Fr. Cozzini as our spiritual leader from CYAC at Holy Family in Nutley. Father was always there for us, and a source of comfort, encouragement, and humor. He was a wonderful man - and he will be missed. God bless, and our sympathies to his family.
Barbara Hartman
November 7, 2012
We never forget about you father. We love you always.
Jihyeon Agatha Seong
November 6, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
November 6, 2012
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