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John KOCIS Obituary

KOCIS, John R. was born April 12, 1944 in Detroit, MI. He followed the star home to his maker on December 24, 2017. He was preceded into Heaven by his parents, John and Mary as well as his brother, David. John was loved by all who knew him. He was hard-working, friendly, kind and generous. He is recognized by his family as the World's Greatest. John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cathy; his five children, Michael (Jan), Robert, Frank (Nicole), Julie and Johnny, as well as his ten grandchildren, extended family and close friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 9, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN. Mass service at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church located at 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 7, 2018.

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Rick Valles

January 9, 2018

I became fast friends with John. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations about sports. I admired and respected him as a husband, father, businessman and most of all friend. I truly will miss him.

John & Mary Kirk and Bill & Cherie Mennenoh

January 9, 2018

We became friends of the Kocis family through our friends father Ray. We started going every Friday night for a fish fry. We went to Julies college graduation then back to Cattletown for dinner when we met John. He was very kind and appreciative that we went to her graduation. He paid for our dinner which was so unexpected. John is now in Gods arms and watching over his family. RIP John

Jim Borowski

January 9, 2018

John and I grew up together on Detroit's east side - starting at 5 years old. He was my best friend and my best man at my wedding. I will miss him greatly. What a beautiful, generous, and kind person he was. John made the world better.

January 8, 2018

John was a wonderful and kind neighbor. He always greeted us with a big smile, made us laugh to brighten our days, and helpful advice. Our hearts go out to his family. He will be truly missed by us and all those who knew him.

Shirley & David Rogers

Dennis Bugajski

January 8, 2018

John was a great man

Buddy Kocis

January 8, 2018

John was a good man and a good father, he truly loved his family. I had two big brothers growing up John & Dave.
Rest in Peace brother!

Julie Jones

January 7, 2018

John a gentle soul. Someone I was fortunate to have met. Thank you. Julie

Andrea Guy

January 5, 2018

Johnny you will always be in my heart. We grew up together as cousins and friends and my big brother. He was kind, considerate, had great sense of humor and a gentle soul. I will miss him and I will carry him in my heart always---and think of him and our many talks and laughs and some tears that we shared. I Love You Johnny, see you-----Love Always, Andrea

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