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Joseph Kozaka Obituary
Born and raised in Pittsfield, MA, Joseph was the youngest son of Arvida Irene Kozaka and Joseph Tadeusz Kozaka Sr. He graduated from Pittsfield High, class of 1962. In 1966 he graduated from Bryant College, Rhode Island, where he was President of Beta Sigma Chi Fraternity. From 1978-2010 he worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Care Coordinator for Medicaid.
He loved to fly fish, garden, show shoe, eat good food, and dance whenever he could. He was politically involved and active in the local community. For many years he lived in Lebanon Springs, NY, and later in Lafayette, LA, Lenox, MA, and Clearwater, FL.
He was predeceased by his parents, son Rafe V. Kozaka, and sister and brother-in-law Joan and Dick Mosher.
He is survived by daughter Darcey E. Robinson, her husband Dan Callahan, and her mother Arleen Olsen Kozaka; by daughter Hannah Kozaka Giles, and her mother Gail Giles; by granddaughter Josephine Kozaka, daughter of his late son Rafe V. Kozaka and Allyson Dineen; by brother and sister-in-law John and Norma Kozaka; by cousins, nieces, and nephews, and by many dear friends.
We remember Joseph as magnetic, vibrant and warm, always completely and unapologetically himself during life as well as at the end of it. He will live on in our hearts and in every trout stream, snowy forest path, garden patch, and dance floor we traverse.
No services at this time. Donations can be made to Suncoast Hospice or to Trout Unlimited.
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Susan Burns
April 3, 2020
A treasured member of the Lenox contradance community... Joseph's gentle spirit will be with us when we dance again. Condolences to his family.
Kathie Walvick
April 2, 2020
I always looked forward to seeing Joseph at meals and "happy hours" at our retirement community -- I knew I could count on him for warm smiles and gentle wisdom. I miss him.
I feel fortunate to have met Darcey and Hannah and I wish them, and the rest of Joseph's family, peace.
Kathie Walvick
John Cole
March 30, 2020
We will miss you , Joe. You always had a smile and it made all of your Brothers of BEX smile. RIP
John T and Theta sister Donna Cole
Judy (Vincent) Herrick
March 29, 2020
Rest in peace Josef. Condolences to all of the family.
March 29, 2020
John, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother..D.Paul Sweeney, Arlington,Va.
Ed Suchecki
March 29, 2020
My condolences to the Kozaka family. I remember Joe's easy smile and quick wit. He was our Beta leader back in the day. The "go-to" guy!! We sure had some good times up on the hill, and down at the Seekonk river. RIP Brother Joe.
Bernard Carmell
March 29, 2020
My Condolences to Arleen and Family. Joe was a unique character and College Friend. He will be missed but remembered.
Bernie Carmell
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