John J. Kozari

I was just going through my old email and found a paper I sent to Mr. Kozari in 2017 about Shakespeare's 18th sonnet. I discovered I should have proof read it better. I thought about him saying it was his wife's favorite sonnet if I am remembering correctly. He talked about her a lot. It was charming. I thought about his passion for what he taught in that humble room on Hamilton st. It was the first place I ever read Gatsby and many short stories. I was taking one or two classes at a time...

Louise, it has been 3 years already. So hard to believe John has been gone this long. I keep you in my prayers every day. I am here if you ever want to talk.

Mr.K was one of the best professors I ever had. His wit and his comedic persona as well as his impeccable way of teaching were impactful while I was his student. I wanted to reach out these past two years and say hi but sadly I found this page. Mr.K was a fantastic gentleman and when I was inspired because of the trials and tribulations he endured during his life and I wanted to interview him for the Paw Print, he declined. I am paraphrasing here but basically he did not want the extra...

It does not seem that it has been a year since you left us to continue your journey in heaven. Life has not been the same without you. I miss seeing you at Donely. Sharing stories of the students and life in general. Special thoughts about Louise and you. Your love of teaching will always be in my heart every day as I stand in front of the classroom and have to use chalk my thoughts will go to you.
Louise I know this is hard for you. If you ever need to talk please call.

I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Good bye old friend. May you rest in peace. Louise, please accept my condolences for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers

I worked with John at LCCC's Donley Center. What a lovely, friendly, and caring man. My condolences.

Mr. K. was my English Professor at LCCC. He was a compassionate man. I think of him often. I will never forget him. He was an amazing person.
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Abigail (Ramos) Gonzalez

I worked at the Donley Center in Allentown with John. He was friendly with everyone. He told so many great stories, especially of his family and his wife Louise. Louise, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I was always impressed by the way he would always take the time to call you after his crazy commute to let you know he got to Allentown in one piece and check in on you. John had a gift of getting everybody talking in a room, which made for an excellent work atmosphere....

Louise my heart goes out to you at this most difficult time. John always talked fondly about you and his family. He was a true treasure that was taken way too soon. I will never forget our drives into work together. He was one of a kind! A man that had a lot to say and was silenced before he had a chance to tell more stories. May your sorrows be lessened by the love everyone had for him and you!