Photo courtesy of Hills Funeral and Cremation Services at Lack & Sons Chapel
Hickory Hills, Illinois
The Honorable Ervin F. Kozicki, Veteran of the United States Marine Corp who served in the Korean War, entered eternal life on December 29, 2024, at the age of 94. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy Kozicki (nee Partyka); Beloved father of Mary (Craig) Dunham, Thomas Kozicki, Kathy (David) Kane, David (Kathy) Kozicki, and James (Barbara) Kozicki; Loving grandpa of Adam, Matt and Jason (Vanessa) Dunham, Michelle (John) Schenck, Lisa (Pete) Erikson, Victoria Kane, Rebecca Kozicki (Anthony Bonifay), Paige (Ryan) Biggs, Connor Kozicki, Alison and Rachel Kozicki; Adored great-grandpa of Evan, Ava, Owen, Aiden, and Gabe Schenck, Shawn, Kentrail, and Xavion Erikson, and Alexander Dunham, and Gabriel Bonifay; Fond uncle of many; Friend of Bill W. Retired after 43 years from the William Wrigley Jr. Co., former 3rd Ward Alderman and Mayor of Hickory Hills; former Fire Commissioner of Roberts Park Fire Protection District, former Commander of Hickory Hills VFW Post 4739, Life Member of VFW Johnson Phelps Post 5220 DAV Chapter, San Salvador Archangel Knights of Columbus Hickory Hills Chapter, St. Patricia Holy Name Society, Lector and Commentator at St. Patricia for 37 years. Memorial donations to Disabled American Veterans. https://help.dav.org
Visitation for The Honorable Ervin F. Kozicki will be held on Thursday, January 2nd from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lack & Sons Chapel (Hills Funeral Home Directors), 9236 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. Funeral Friday, prayers beginning 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Patricia Catholic Church, 9050 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment with Funeral Honors Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Info. 708-598-5880 or www.hillsfh.com
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So truly very sorry for your loss. Sending my sincerest prayers as always, and may Ervin rest in peace in the loving arms of our lord Jesus Christ, amen. Respectfully yours, Ken Kufner St. Patricia Grammar School, class of 1981
Ken Kufner
January 03, 2025 | Other
I worked with Erv at Wrigley Co Main Office for a number of years, he was a great person too work with very humerus. Ill never forget him and his wife had extra tickets for a show at Drury Lane they invited a few of us in his dept to go. I never forgot that. Rest In Peace
Bill & Ollie Darke
December 31, 2024 | Calumet Park, IL | Coworker
