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Albin Francis Kott

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Albin Kott Obituary

SYRACUSE - Albin Francis Kott, 88, husband of Mary McLean Kott, of Franklin Street, Auburn, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Auburn April 28, 1923, he was the son of the late Rose and Louis Kott and married his wife Mary in 1957. As a young man he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and proudly served in the Army Air Corps Pacific Theater during WWII. He was retired from Auburn Correctional Facility in 1987. He was known affectionately as 'A.' With a passion for history and antiques, he was the co-owner of the Yesterday Shop with his partner Stu Wilson and later Garden Shed Antiques with his daughters Kathy and Cindy. He loved fishing, boxing, gardening and country rides with his wife and dog Casey. He was an extraordinary patriot, attending the WWII Memorial dedication in Washington, D.C. in 2005 and making biannual pilgrimages to the memorial to honor the 483,000 fallen, including his brother Bernard. Most of all he cherished his wife and loved his family. He will be with us forever and deeply missed. We will hear his bounding voice and humor and laughter and hold his memory in our hearts forever. Surviving are his wife Mary; children, Dawn Franke and husband, Ed, Louie Kott and wife, Sue, Kathy Groff and husband, Don, Cindy Lepak and husband, Mike and Jim Kott and wife, Ann; grandchildren, Gary, Lynn, Katie, Drew, Jake, Nat, Adam and Nick; great-grandchildren Jeffrey, Jessica and Shelbi; great-great grandchild Taylor; brother Arthur Kott and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Bernard, Ted, Dorothy and Louis. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 STATE St., Auburn. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. To leave a message for the family, sign the guest book: go to www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.
Published by The Citizen on Jun. 6, 2011.

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Anne

July 2, 2011

Dearest Favorite Father-In-Law,
I visit you often, talk to you, and daily pray for you. You are sadly missed by everyone, but I especially miss your gentle kiss you'd always give me. Please know I will take care of Jim, and treasure all the ways he acts and talks like you! It's a wonderful gift you've given to me. Love you forever, Your favorite daughter-in-law

Dawn Kott Franke

June 12, 2011

To my dad … You are now a resident of heaven and can hear all our thoughts but I need to write to you. I thank you for who you are and for who you always will be. You are a wise and interesting man with a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious laugh. You are a kind and just man. I want to thank you as well for who I am. I am an honest person with a good and decent heart. My values are strong. My love is solid. I didn't always start down the right path, but I did always get back to the right path. You helped me more than you knew. You have always been the best father any person could have. You gave each of us exactly what we needed.

We are all so saddened by your leaving, but we have memories that make us smile and always will. We are all better people for having known you and your love.

You are now with those who have gone before you. You are probably chatting away in Polish with your father and Babci, your brothers, your sister, your aunts and uncles and cousins. You are most likely having coffee and a donut with Jesus. Wow. Your soul is youthful and you suffer no earthly ailments.

I thank you, too, for the other people in my life; your beautiful wife, Mary and my amazing brothers and sisters, my niece, my nephews, and my own children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. You are part of all of us and to pass along the values you gave us would perhaps be the greatest tribute we could pay you. I love you. I miss you. So much.

Forever,
Dawn

Elaine Granger

June 9, 2011

Mary Kay,
My aunt Evelyn Mizro wishes to express her deepest smypathy for your loss.She is in the hospital for extended period of time and has sked me to sign the book for her.

Evelyn Mizro

June 9, 2011

Dear Mary Kay,
I have been asked by my aunt,Evelyn Mizro to send her deepest smypathy to you and your family,She is in the hospital for an extended stay and asked it I would send her love for your loss.

Elaine Post

June 9, 2011

Kathy, Cindy & Families,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I know he will be sadly missed by everyone.
You were wonderful daughters and he loved his family very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.

Micheal Kott

June 8, 2011

We had only just recconnected, but I am grateful for the time we had. I'll miss you Uncle Al.

Jane Westlake

June 8, 2011

Dawn and Family:

I am so sorry on the loss of your Dad. I just saw it today in the paper. I am sorry I missed the calling hours. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort at this most sad time.

Mary Woodman

June 7, 2011

It was a gift to know him, even if only for a short time. What a blessing to have had him in your lives for as long as you all did. 21 gun salute "A"
Love Mary

Missy Johnson

June 7, 2011

Dear Dawn and extended family,

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Cherish memories and never let them go. Let them remain with you throughout.

Jay and Alycia Harris

June 7, 2011

Kathy and Don,
Alycia and I send our condolences to your entire family. It was an honor to meet your father at Don's promotion ceremony a few years ago. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Bill and Karen Emglish

June 7, 2011

Dear Mrs. Kott, My husband and I would like to send out sympathies to you and your family. My husband Bill English knew yor husband very well. Sorry for your loss. Bill and Karen English, Waterloo, New York

Laura Faye

June 7, 2011

Dawn - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Sending all our love your way-
Laura, Marty, Matt and Nate.

Cindy Bichler

June 7, 2011

Dear Kathy and Family,
My condolences to all in this sad time.
Your father was a very special person and I am sure his memory will be kept alive by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 6, 2011

So, so sorry to hear of your great loss -- what a long and meaningful life Uncle Al had. He truly was a great man. Wishing you the comfort memories bring, Jackie and Alan Ungaro

Taryn Millas Jane Millas

June 6, 2011

Dear Mary Kay & family- Jane Millas sends her deepest condolences - she's currently in the hospital so she will unable to pay her respects. Keeping you close in prayer. - Taryn Millas- Jane's grand-daughter

Dick & Marj McLean

June 6, 2011

Dear Aunt MaryKay and Family.
Our prayers are with you at this sad time. Know thar we are thinking of you and remembering Uncle Al with love.

Linda Rowland

June 6, 2011

Cindy & Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.

Olga Meier

June 6, 2011

Dear Cindy and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian Brown

June 6, 2011

Dear Jim, Ann and the entire Kott family. Our deepest sympathy. We could always tell when Al was around with that deep laugh of his. He was always smiling. Especially when his grandkids were around. You will all be in our prayers. Love Brian and Margaret

June 6, 2011

Dear Dawn and family, Dads are so special I miss mine everyday. So sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and yours. Sincerely, Nancy Caci

Michael OHora

June 6, 2011

The thoughts, prayers and love of many people in auburn are directed your way. Al was a great man who always took the time to talk with others. Always a big smile and a firm handshake. May your memories (and there are many of them) of the wonderful years he had soon be of comfort.

Deb Villano

June 6, 2011

Dear Mary & Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Kristen Decker

June 6, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. Cindy, your father sounds like he was an extraordinary man. He will be deeply missed. Stay strong, and know my prayers are with you.....

Andrea Glauberman

June 6, 2011

Dawn-with all his varied interests, he must have been a remarkable man. Stay strong.

John McCullough

June 6, 2011

What a great guy! My wishes for you all!

June 6, 2011

Dear Dawn,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.
Love.
Elaine Granger
port charlotte,Fl.

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