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Stephen Kozlowski Obituary

Kozlowski , Stephen Martin 03/22/1955 - 04/01/2017 www.glenabbeysandiego.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 9, 2017.

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Susan Lamoureux

March 28, 2019

Remember New York? Joe bag o donuts, my sister and husband remember you with such fun, especially when you blew half hour mustache off. Miss you dear friend - such find memories.

David Matras

March 28, 2019

Steve was a wonderful guy whos laugh will always be remembered. His work with kids is memorable for the impact he had one each and every child he had the honor to teach. Rest In Peace and guide us towards our better selves now as you did in the recent past.

Loretta Klamborowski

May 9, 2017

Stevie, I'm remembering a nephew who was an outgoing, mischievous, loving, redhead, with twinkling eyes, happy, laughing, large bodied little boy of five years. Really nothing changed about him thru time except his laugh grew louder, his shoulders broadened, a mustache appeared, a loud voice became deeper. He was still a big hugger, a joker, a constant student, a hard worker, had a happy exterior camouflaging his inner heart, always searching for a place in the sun and he loved accolades. We will miss him enormously! He buried his grandparents, beloved niece, brother, father, mother uncles and aunt, to become the last of the Nowak-Kozlowski family. A good giant has indeed left out world!

Frances Coughlin

May 1, 2017

Prayers for your family and friends. As an integral part of the gang years ago, we had a lot of fun together! Steve or Koz was a good guy! Love and Light surrounds you now, Steve.

Tracy King

April 19, 2017

May you rest in peace, and may your family have a peace that passes all understanding. We will all miss you at CVHS!

Julie Tan

April 18, 2017

May the wonderful memories of Koz fill the void in empty hearts. He was a great example to us all and will be missed at CVHS.

Go Chargers!

David Pennock

April 18, 2017

Koz was our lunch companion and teaching colleague at Conejo Valley high School. He always brought interesting contributions and it was always fun to talk football with him and see who could guess more games correctly. He is missed. He died way too young and suddenly. RIP, Koz!

monica beck

April 18, 2017

Steve,
It meant a lot to me to see you before you passed; you were so brave and the fact that you were watching some survival wilderness thing on National Geographic when I came to see you was quite apropos -- you were a rugged individualist. You were also, though, gentle and kind and always so very helpful when I needed some wood cut for the garden or some hole drilled in a pot...or even just a good laugh (and a hearty one you had). Ty came with me the next day to visit you again but you were already above us, and I would imagine smiling down on us ... your old buddies (Tyler older than I, of course:) Something else that stands out to me about you was whenever there was a collection you always went out of your way to donate bags and bags of goods! I know you're at peace now and with your mom whom you loved so dearly. Thank you for all the fond memories. CVHS will not be the same without you!

Jeanne Boe

April 12, 2017

Steve, you enriched the lives of countless boys and girls. Thank you for your dedication to your craft. Thank you for your kindness.

Bill Scott

April 10, 2017

Koz was our pal and good friend.you well be missed. O T l will not be the same. Say our hello's to Rudy and all the others. Billy.

Susan Lamoureux

April 9, 2017

Steve - you are surely missed. Glad I saw you a month ago. You are now with the angels and a lot of good friends, Rest in Peace my friend.

April 9, 2017

Stevie- My cousin.....Yes, you will always be "Stevie" to me. I so wanted you to come here in November but you couldn't make it because you were ill. I will always remember our fun times together, our competition on who was taller and who was older, and who was smarter. You were too young to leave here. Rest in peace Cous. Ginny

Helen Duffy

April 9, 2017

My goodness, we had a history. Introduced by OMBAC, then so fortunate when you joined our staff at SDSU while completing your degree and credential. And then there was the kidney thing. I still remember waking up after surgery to the doctors telling us how well everything went and how happy we were. I'll miss you at Sign-Ups, at OTL, and all the other days when we got a chance to visit and catch up. You were a good man and a good friend and deserved many more good years on this earth. Safe journey, my friend.

Lindsey Navarrete

April 7, 2017

There are no words to describe how amazing you were , thank you for being a great teacher and a great friend you were such a kind soul , I can't forget your infectious laugh thank you for all the great laughs . You are and will be truly missed .

Love you ❤

Katie Nystrom

April 7, 2017

Steve
We will all miss you here at Colina. You had a tremendous impact on so many young lives. You taught them a skill and many life lessons. We will never be able to replace you.

April 7, 2017

Steve
You were a kind man and I will miss you. You're in good hands now so rest dear man.

Leslie Kallas, Thousand Oaks

David Matras

April 7, 2017

Your were a wonderful friend, a great teacher and a wonderful human being. I loved your sarcasm and your everlasting hope of winning the lottery. Your devotion to your students will always be remembered. Rest well my friend. Keep a place nearby full of joy and happiness when we all someday join you in the great woodshop in the sky. You are missed and always will be.

John Braaten

April 7, 2017

Steve,

Thank you for your collegiality the last 12 years. You were so thoughtful, always giving boxes of wood scraps for my fireplace. You made outdoor school name placards for years, speaker mounts for my patio, and even helped with a box car project for my daughter. Your students all benefited from your giving nature and now have learned skills for a lifetime. Thank you for your interest in the weather as well, we had many "forecast" discussions over the years. Your presence is sorely missed by the students and staff here at Colina.

Andie Rogers

April 7, 2017

Thank you for always bringing joy and laughter to all those around you! Your smile will be missed.

Jon Hathaway

April 7, 2017

Steve - I will miss our discussions of SDSU sports, winning the lottery, and life in general. I will cherish those memories and miss you greatly. I pray your family will take solace in a life well lived.

Nicole Wall

April 7, 2017

Steve (Mr.K), I loved our time teaching together. I will miss our chats about our beloved students. Your booming laugh and hilarious sense of humor are missed so deeply. I can't believe you are gone. You were a good friend, honest, loyal, and trustworthy.

Coreen Pefley

April 7, 2017

Steve,
Your class was the light for many students who struggled in the dark. You gave students pride in accomplishing a task. This was your gift and it will be missed! I'm sure you'll start a woodworking class in heaven. We miss you!

David Uhl

April 4, 2017

Mr. Kozlowski, you will be sorely missed.

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