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Frank Kocian Obituary
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Francis (Frank) Kocian, 91, of Apalachin, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn; and a grandson, David Kocian. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Ursula Kocian, Wisconsin, Lee and Norma Kocian, Joseph and Pat Kocian; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Robert Carberry, Florida; seven grandchildren, Greg and his wife, Kelly Carberry, Christopher Carberry, Kim and her husband, Chuck Smith, Joseph and his wife, Debbie Kocian, Michele, Kevin and Scott Kocian; a granddaughter-in-law, Dawn Kocian Graham; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Lillian Waterman, Texas; also several nieces and nephews. Frank was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army; a retired employee of IBM and a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club. He was a member of the Apalachin United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the staff at the Ideal Senior Living Center for their loving care.
A funeral service for Frank will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., St. Rt. 434, Apalachin, N.Y. The Rev. William Prentice, Pastor of the Campville United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Apalachin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Apalachin United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, N.Y. 13732.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sally (Harrington) Yablonsky
August 19, 2008
To All of Kocian Family - I'm so very sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful man, and knew him all of my life. He and your mom were very special people, and they are together with each other once again.
Eugene V Johnson
August 19, 2008
Dear Kocian family, My deepest sympathy to you at the passing of Frank. I worked with Frank at IBM and will always be indebted to him for the many things he taught me. He was a fun guy to work with. Wonderful and caring to those around him.
Carole McDonald
August 18, 2008
Judy, Bob and Family
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carole and Jim McDonald
Lillian Pisani-bystricky
August 18, 2008
I am sorry to hear about Frank's passing. He was a big help when we moved to Apalachin many years ago.
It's a sad time no matter what age we are. My nephew passed away last week and it's hard to believe , it happened so fast. My prayers are with you.
Lillian Pisani-bystricky
Pat(Wiederman) & Paul Musa,Sr & Family
August 18, 2008
Lillian,Judy and Family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to all. It has been years since we have seen each other but our memories of those earlier days are happy ones, with family and good friends. May your cherished memories bring you comfort at this time. God bless.
Amy Moesch
August 18, 2008
Lee & Norma,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Amy
August 18, 2008
Lee and Norma our thoughts are with you at this very difficuilt time.
Dan and Dorie Darrah
Mike, Mary Ellen & Joe Griffin
August 18, 2008
Joe , Pat and Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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