VINCENT-KOKICH-Obituary

VINCENT KOKICH

Tacoma, Washington

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Vincent George Kokich On Wednesday, July 24, 2013, we lost a giant in our lives when Vincent George Kokich passed away suddenly in his Gig Harbor home. Born September 17, 1944, he lived his 68 years to the fullest and accomplished a tremendous amount. He would want more than anything to be...

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I grew up with Dr. Kokich's daughter, Mary. I have such fond memories of Dr. Kokich. He was always so warm and welcoming when I came over to his home. He made me feel like part of the family. My heart goes out to the Kokich family during this time of loss. May God comfort your hearts.

Our sincer condolences to Kokich´s family
for the irreparable loss, of a great human been as well as Distinguished Lecturer, professor who always was looking for the excellence :Dr. Vincet Kokich Sr.

Dr. Kokich gave so much time to the Mary Bridge Maxillofacial Review Board. We are so thankful for all that he did for our clients, families and the community. Please accept our condolences to your family.

We were deeply saddened to hear of Vince's passing. I lived two doors down from Helen, Vince and Mary Jo in the North End of Tacoma in the 50s and 60s while we were growing up. When I got married, my wife and I were transferred to various States throughout the West and we finally wound up back in Gig Harbor in 1980. Vince gave my wife and daughter beautiful smiles as well as two of my wife's sisters and a nephew. Vince was a class guy and an amazing Orthodontist. He will be missed by his...

The field of Orthodontics has lost a guiding light. I apply lessons from Dr. Kokich each day in my practice. His influence will be felt for generations of orthodontic patients.

God Bless you Dr. Kokich and your family. Dr. Kokich put my braces on when I was 14 yrs old. I was so proud of my beautiful smile. I was teased at school due to my my teeth, He made a huge difference in my life. For once I could smile without covering up my mouth. I had the confidence I lacked due to my teeth. Thank you for giving me a smile I could be proud of.
Theresa Johnson, Tacoma, WA

Vince Kokich's full and productive life cannot adequately be reviewed in a few sentences. How many orthodontists did he touch with his teaching? I would guess tens of thousands. How many patients were better treated by those Kokich influenced orthodontists? The number may be in the millions.
The legacy of Dr. Vince Kokich will extend for many years to come. Yes, Vince was a great orthodontist. He was an admirable father and family man. He was brilliant, fun, sincere and energetic. Vince...

Condolences to the Kokich family. Vince was a kind man and an excellent professional.

What a great guy. He put my braces on and then 15 years later, my sons.I have fond memories of my office visits...all the gals that worked for him loved working there, it was obvious he was a great boss. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Andrea Allen