Fr. John Kobza

FR. JOHN KOBZA, MIC STOCKBRIDGE, MA
Fr. John Kobza, MIC, age 88, late of Stockbridge, MA passed away at Villa Rosa Nursing Home in Mitchellville, MD on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was a professed member of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception for 58 years and served as a priest for 55 years. Born in Chicago, IL on June 9, 1921, he was the only son of Chester Kobza and Theresa Lesniewski. He was ordained a priest on June 5, 1954 and celebrated his 50th anniversary on June 6th, 2004 at the National Shrine of the Devine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Two of Fr. Kobza's three sisters: Tess (Frank) Kaciulis and Loretta (Kenneth) Ochman, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Alice (Rudolph) Cepuran; four nieces and two nephews: Michael, Lori, Geri, Carl, Joyce and Cheryl; and by two grandnieces and three grandnephews: Emily, Julia, Eric, Gordon and Ethan. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on October 9, 2009 at the National Shrine of The Divine, Stockbridge, MA. Burial followed at the Marian Cemetery in Stockbridge. Donations in Fr. Kobza's memory may be made to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262. For information: 773-731-2749.