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Richard Koziol Obituary
Richard James, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the age of 64.
Born in Passaic, Richard was the son of Adam and Mildred Koziol. He graduated from Don Bosco Prepatory High School in Ramsey and later attended Seton Hall University. Richard had a long career in radio broadcasting and was the founder of The Radio Reading Project, a radio service for the visually impaired.
Richard was a longtime resident of Kinnelon and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Magnificat R.C. Church.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia; his children, Emily and Andrew; his brother, James and his wife Claudia; and his sister, Patricia E. Koziol.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM on Thursday, October 20 at Our Lady of the Magnificat R.C. Church, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon. Cremation will be private. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Wednesday at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark Pompton Tpke, Pompton Plains. For directions, please visit www.scanlanfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to The Radio Reading Project, 170 Kinnelon Road Suite 33, Kinnelon, NJ 07405.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Koziol
Bill Taylor
October 11, 2022
64 is too young. However Richard remains one of the smartest people I have ever met. He was someone I was proud to be friends with.
Richard Waldrop
October 16, 2021
He was a great guy, was proud to do Boy and Cub Scouts with him.
Bill Taylor
October 11, 2021
Closing on 40 years now with NBC Television, I have had the the opportunity see many other Engineers reach for the brass ring and, overall, it has made it ever clearer what a unique and brilliant man Richard Koziol was. How he could be as kind hearted and supportive as he was while maintaining a towering ability still leaves me awestruck. He will always be missed.
Richard Waldrop
October 11, 2019
Loved the barbecues in the pit in the front yard great scoutmaster
Cindy Groom-Harry
November 8, 2011
Pat - Thinking of you and sending white light and energy to surround you and your family... Sincerely, Cindy Groom-Harry
Patty Parrish
November 7, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that continued prayers are with you as time goes on.
November 7, 2011
Pat: Terry and I ae so sorry to hear about your husband's passing and please accept or deepest condolences and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter Heinsimer
Mary Ann Blackburn
November 7, 2011
Pat,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your husband's death. Know that I'll keep you and your children in my prayers. I hope that your wonderful family memories will help to heal the pain and grief you feel. Take care.
Rita Weiss
November 7, 2011
Pat:
I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling right now. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Tom & Suzy Ware
November 6, 2011
Pat, we just learned of your husband's passing and Suzy and I offer our condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Matthew Field
October 25, 2011
Rich and I worked together at WNCN where I was General Manager. He designed a state of the art technical facility which was the envy of the entire industry. A joy to work with, I will deeply miss him. My condolences to his loving family.
Georganne Bender
October 24, 2011
Dear Pat and Emily and Andrew,
We are so sorry to learn of Richard's passing. We always looked forward to seeing him at iHobby Expo; he always had a new technology to share and a story to tell.
You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Georganne Bender & Rich Kizer
Paulette Jarvey
October 23, 2011
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Although you shared 34 years, I'm sure that was not nearly enough. You're in my thoughts.
Cathleen Londino
October 23, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Rich's sudden passing. He was the engineer at WKNJ Kean University for many years and a wonderful, helpful, skilled man. He was also the student engineer at Seton Hall when my husband, Larry was station manager. He often talked about his wonderful family and you have our deepest sympathy. Cathleen and Larry Londino
Marlene Young
October 21, 2011
Dear Pat, Emily & Andrew
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We used to see Richard at Don Bosco during the years that Andrew fenced. Our condolences to your family.
Marlene, Ralph & Ryan Young
Bill Taylor
October 20, 2011
I worked with Richard when I was Chief Engineer at Cinema Sound Studios in New York back in the 70's and I believe he's without doubt the smartest man I have ever met. The last time I was at your house Pat, was nearly 30 years ago in tow with Al D'Alessio, but I remember it well and fondly. The world has lost a great man.
Mitch Lebe
October 19, 2011
I am saddened by Richard's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for a number of years at WRFM-WNYW. He was a wonderful man who will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Mitch Lebe
Fr. John Serio, SDB
October 19, 2011
I just heard that Richard entered eternal life in these days. I remember him from my days at DBP as a kind and concerned father. My prayers and thoughts go to you that the Lord will give you his consolation and peace.
October 19, 2011
Dear Pat, Emily, Andrew and Family,
We are all saddened at the news of Richard's passing.
Our thoughts are with you as we recall memories of neighbourly BBQ's in Smoke Rise.
with much love
Kathy, Gary, Hannah, Mia (deceased) and China Waters, Sydney, Australia
October 19, 2011
Dear Pat, Emily and Andrew,
I have always referred to Richard as the "smartest man in the world." I truly believe that...but you knew that too. He was a true Renaissance man. He knew everything about everything. I found him to be so interesting and charming and funny and I share in your loss. Whenever there was something I didn't know or had just learned, I would always say, "I'll bet Richard knows" - and he always did!!!
I'll miss him always and pray for all of you in the coming days.
Nancy Dann and Family
Kinnelon
Dave Margalotti
October 19, 2011
All of us at WVNJ and WTHE are shocked and saddened to learn of Richard's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Walter Offinger
October 19, 2011
Dear Pat & Koziol Family:
We are so sorry to hear about Richard.
Our hope is you have a legacy of fond memories to see you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Walter & Sarel Offinger
Leonard E. Sienko, Jr.
October 19, 2011
I have fond memories of Rich and his radio from our four years at Bosco. I always told him that I was jealous he could go home every day, while I had to stay as a resident student.
It is clear that Rich was a great success in all the ways that are important, especially with his family. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you--Don Bosco Prep Class of 1964
Joe Roberts
October 19, 2011
Rich came to WRFM in the latter part of my 17 year stint there. He always impressed me as someone who knew a lot more than he let on. He always seemed to have a half-smile on his face, as if he was happy to be around you. And, of course, his wit. I'll never forget the sign he posted on the door to the engineering office. "Trespassers Will Be Violated". I can still see his roundish face and that sly smile. That is the image I will treasure.
October 19, 2011
Dearest Pat and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you at this time. Remember the good times, they help to heal the sorrow.
God Bless
Casey and Eva Casebolt and Scott
October 19, 2011
I am stunned by word of Koz's passing. God must've needed him to fix something! Lord knows, he was always ready, willing and able to help. What a joy to work with (at WRFM) and to call him a friend. Pat, the grief of his passing is shared by all of us who knew him but I am sure that yours is overwhelming. No one can take that pain away but yours also is the joy of having been his life's partner and the mother of his children. God give you comfort in the Knowledge that Richard will be with you always, even now as you adjust to a new way of living in his presence on another plane. All my love, Beverly (Poppell)
October 19, 2011
God Bless the Kozial Family. We are all saddened by this loss. Pat, my prayers are with you.
Gail Czech
Mike Hartnett
October 19, 2011
Pat,
Barbara and I are so sorry. There are no words, but know you're in our prayers.
October 19, 2011
Dear Pat,
All of us from the radio station treasure our fond memories of both Rich and you.
May you find strength in your deep faith in the Lord and His goodness.
Our love,
Mark and Dorothy Bench
White Plains, New York
Rich Waldrop
October 18, 2011
We spent a number of years with Richard with Cub and Boy Scouts. He was an honorable, dedicated, fun loving man who loved his wife and family and truly gave back to the community in which he lived. He had a significant and positive impact on many young men in Kinnelon and we will all miss him.
Richard and Bobby Waldrop & Family
Gerald Mackin
October 18, 2011
To the Family:
As a fellow member of the Don Bosco class of 1964, although I lost touch with Richard, I can see that his life and works embodied the values of service to others which were inculcated into us at Don Bosco. We are all better off as a result of his contribution to our lives. May God bless him and you in his Family.
Dena Botbyl
October 18, 2011
Pat, Emily and Andrew--
Over the past year, he has become a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration to me. He is one of the most talented, kind, and brilliant men that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
I am grateful for the time that we had together. My thoughts & prayers are with you all now. He will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences.
Beth Mauro
October 18, 2011
Pat,
May you, Emily and Andrew be comforted by the special memories of Richard shared by your friends and colleagues. You and your precious children are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Jodi Araujo
October 18, 2011
Pat, Emily and Andrew,
You all know how special he was, and he touched my life in a way that I can't really put into words. So many great stories, so much learned from him. He was the rock of your family and of our business and he can never be replaced. I share in your grief and hope that you may all find a little bit of peace through your memories.
Martha Phelps
October 18, 2011
My condolences to the Koziol family...
Martha Phelps
Financial Assistant,
Columbia University
Kate & Alan Brauner
October 18, 2011
Dear P. Louise & Family,
There are no words to fill the emptiness of such a tremendous loss. Let the hole in your hearts be healed with all the amazing memories you have shared with Richard through out the years. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
wes richards
October 18, 2011
Dear Pat and children,
Rich was a wonderful colleague and gone far too early. Heartfelt condolences.
Jim and Pat Biehl
October 18, 2011
Dear patti and family,
Jim and I are greatly saddened by Richard's death and hope you know how much we respected him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you; we know no words can help, but know that you are loved,
Pat and Jim Biehl
October 18, 2011
Dear Pat, Emily, and Andrew,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God grant you the strength to get through this sad time with the support of all your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Bob & Chris
Gregg Porter, Evergreen Radio Reading Service
October 18, 2011
We are stunned and saddened by this news. While we never knew Richard personally, we are all familiar with the excellent work he did for so many years, having heard his name at the end of many Gatewave and InTouch radio programs. His talents enhanced the lives of countless listeners to radio reading services all across the country. Clearly, his work demonstrated what a committed and dedicated professional he was, and we extend our sympathy to you for your loss.
October 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need.
Bruce Throne and your friends at NRHSA
October 18, 2011
Pat, Emily and Andrew-
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It is important that you hold close in your hearts the wonderful memories of your husband and dad and may those memories provide you the strength you need during this very difficult time.
We know he will be missed very much.
God Bless all of you-
With love,
Donna, Harry, Danielle, Brett and Craig
October 17, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Walt and Jan Throne
Janet Svazas
October 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bob Wilke
October 17, 2011
Pat,
On behalf of the entire HobbyTown organization I would like to express our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. We share in the grief of your loss and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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