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Stephen Kolicko Obituary

Stephen A. Kolicko, 54, of Glendale, AZ, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2003. He was born in Passaic, N.J. and moved to Arizona with his family in 1976. He was a member of the Sun Country Corvette Club, Arizona Pointing Dog Club, Refrigeration Service Engine Society, and St. Raphael's Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was an avid outdoorsman and an excellent fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his mother, Agnes Kolicko, loving wife Roseann, daughters Kimberly (Dustin) Cox, and Kelly (Bill) Nash; son Stephen (Leah) Kolicko; sister Carol (Dominick) Scafaria; father -in-law Vincent (Angela) Contino; sister-in-law Lili Contino; nieces Danielle (Jerry) Moser and Michelle (Nate) Myers; grandchildren Hunter Nash and Ethan Cox and great niece Serena, great nephew Hayden and uncle Mike Grubiak and many cousins. Stephen was preceded in death by his father Steve Kolicko. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ from 5 to 8 pm with Scripture service at 6 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday at 11 am in St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma, Glendale, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Remembrances in Stephen's name to The Lupus Foundation of America-Greater Arizona Chapter, 12630 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2003.

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KIM HYDE

March 4, 2003

DEAR ROSEANN,

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF STEPHEN. I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISS, BUT HE WAS LOVED. AND YOU TOO ARE LOVED.

April and Keith Jensen

March 3, 2003

They say that God only gives you things you can handle and in a time of sorrow and pain know that everyone in your family is strong. Know that even though you are hurting, Steve no longer is and that he is in a better place where he can watch over his family.

Thomas Ralicki

March 2, 2003

As we grew up together Steve taught me almost everything. WE always were friends.I looked up to him,now I just have to look up towards heaven to see him. Always Tom,Sue

Mike Lorti

March 2, 2003

Our deepest thoughts and condolences on Behalf of the Lorti Family.Our Heartfelt Sympathy to the Entire Kolicko Family.



Allen,Linda,Michael,Heather and Aaron Lorti

Warrren, Rose & Steven Jones

March 2, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with your loss. Steve is in a place where he is happy and at peace. God makes all things right.

Joe & Shirley Felish

March 2, 2003

We are not the only ones who lost a friend, the sporting dog and hunting sports families will miss their friend Steve.

Mary Carson

March 1, 2003

Please accept my sincerest sympathy.

Richard and Kathy Halliburton

March 1, 2003

Our deepest sympathies to Steve's loved ones and friends. I will miss Steve's enthusiasm for life and family and the way in which he could express that. His door was always open to me and I remember our conversations well. We too have one of his treasures..our beautiful brittany "Sunny". Again, our sincere condolences.

Dean & Harriet Markland

February 28, 2003

Steve was my dear friend. Our prayers go out to Roseann and Steve's and her family. We will miss Steve terribly. He never changed, he was honest and forthright above all else. We will always honor our friendship with Steve and his family. He had an awesome sense of humor.

The Henley Family

February 28, 2003

Many people from the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, will miss Steve. He was a wonderful friend and co-worker to many.

Our prayers are with the family.

May God Bless.

Gary French

February 28, 2003

Many condolences. He provided me with my dog-of-a-lifetime, "Maggie".

Glendale Pet Shop

February 28, 2003

From all your friends at Glendale Pet Shop, our sincere condolences to the Kolicko family.

Dave & Judy Munson

February 28, 2003

Roseann, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sadness.

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