Andrew-Kanoza-Obituary

Andrew "Coach" Kanoza

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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KANOZA - Mr. Andrew (Andy) "Coach" Kanoza, aged 55, of Grand Rapids, was surrounded with prayers to ease his departure at the end of a valiant battle with cancer, an overwhelming permission from all who loved him, departed his life peacefully with God's grace on August 31, 2004. Andy is...

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Andy was my friend, my teammate and my captain. Memories of our time together will live forever--he was far too great a force to ever be forgotten. Denise, thank you for consenting to the gathering a few weeks ago, it meant so much to get to see him again. Alex, I love you and I share everyone's sorrow, but I also celebrate a life well lived that impacted so many people in such a positive way. You are all in my prayers.

I have many fond memories of the Kanoza family, and will never forget the kindness you represent. I am really sad to hear of Andy"s passing away.

Jim,Sue,Dawn,Ed,and Jeff

To the whole Kanoza family; Denise and family, Rose, Tom, Lorraine and Tony, Alex and Georgia. Our love and prayers are with you. Andy touched many lives and will be remembered with love, smiles and reverence. Alex, buddy, I love you.
Jackie

Dear Denise and Family, Ted and I are so deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. We always loved to see Andy and Champ on the horizon taking their daily stroll. We loved it when Andy would hold Champ up to the car windows to see our Pugs go crazy. We did not know Andy well, but enjoyed his kind, friendly and funny spirit. We'll treasure the memory of their silhouettes in the sunset walking side by side. Please know you are in our thoughts. We hope to see you out taking...

Andy, fished with you a couple of times and what a blast, your great sense of humor kept me laughing all day long. Now you can fish forever in God's Kingdom. Denise, my wife and I will always remember Andy in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Diane Graff

Denise and family
Thinking of you at this time.

Andy, thank you for being in my life and making my life happier and more fulfilling. You played baseball for me at Union High School. I was your coach. But know that you taught me far more than I ever taught you. You will be missed and I will always remember your hustle and the battler you were both on the basepaths and off.

Our love and prayers are with all of you. I went to high school with Andy- and the word 'gentleman' comes to mind when I think of Andy.

"Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strenghten thee; I will help thee; I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." (Isaiah 41:10)
Our Oxbow family has shared so many laughs, memories, good times and bad times.
Your family is all here for you, during what ever you may face.
We will take with us all of our special memories of Coach.
Though our hearts are broken, we will always remeber the joy and happiness he...