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Nick Kosalos Obituary

Kosalos, Nick J. Entered God's loving arms Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Age 95. Beloved father of Harry (Red), John (Debbie), Carol (Bob) Walsh and Nancy (Chris) Tribbey. Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Nick died peacefully, reuniting with his loving partner, Charlie Marth, of 20 plus years and his brothers and sisters. Visitation at the funeral home Saturday, January 5, 1-3 PM Funeral service at 3 PM. In Lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 N. 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Nick owned and operated Nick's Anvil Inn for 34 years.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2013.
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I can't believe over 40 yrs have passed since I met Nick. I can truly say that he has been one of my closest friends & a wonderful confidant. When I relocated from Milwaukee, back to my family home area, Nick was still in my thoughts, plus we corresponded at holidays & with an occasional phone call. I think the majority of my 'adult
education' occurred at Nick's Coal Bin on Canal Street, as I was only about 18-19 years old when I first met him. Please take comfort with the fact that Nick truly was a man who enjoyed life to the fullest & with satisfaction. I know that like all of us, he had to overcome many of life's adversities, but those things never seemed to cast a pall over his enjoyment and appreciation of everyday life. May your precious memories always allow you to smile when you remember Nick's life. I know that mine will. Please accept my sincerest condolence at this sad & difficult time. Friend always, Nancy Leis

Nancy Leis

January 5, 2013

I am so happy to have had the chance to get to know and spend time with Nick these last couple of years. What a wonderful person he was. Very special. Jasper and I will miss him a lot. Love, Laura

Laura Hey

January 5, 2013

To the Kosalos family.
We know your father will be deeply missed, he was a great man.
Jim and Carol Schlaikowski

January 4, 2013

The stories being shared between the Kosalos brothers and sisters in heaven are sure to keep the angels laughing. Nick is undoubtedly telling St. Peter to "button his pants." We'll miss him.

Gerry & Nancy Papador

January 4, 2013

Visiting Uncle Nick was always a highlght of our family trips to Milwaukee when my brothers and I were kids. I know that Nick was a kind and generous father figure to my mother after her father took off. Nick was a tough guy with a heart of gold. I am proud to be in the same family.

Tim and Lynn Thelen

January 4, 2013

Harry, John, Carol and Nancy; many childhood memories of playing in your yard. May your Dad rest in peace.

Colleen Toohey

January 3, 2013

To the Kosalos Family....your Dad and I shared the same birthday, October 8th, I have very fond memories of him...may he rest in peace, Eileen Toohey Holtan

January 3, 2013

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