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John Kotema Obituary
John E. (Zeke)
Kotema
age 90 of Canton, passed away Friday evening. Born in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary Kotema he was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Gambone) Kotema, great-granddaughter Ashley Jagger, brothers Joseph, Paul, Steve, sisters Agnes Mancini, Helen Lepore, Mary Ciconti and Joyce Kotema. A graduate of McKinley High School, John was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish, Canton Ex-News Boys and the McKinley Eagles Aerie #2370. John was retired from WL Jenkins Company.
He is survived by his children Cheryl (Ken) Woofter of North Canton, Annette (Jim) Morgan of Canton, John Kotema of Canton, 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sisters Ann Montgomery, Jane Leavenworth, and brother Nick (Rose) Kotema all of Canton.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kotema
September 5, 2014
We didn't know Zeke for very long, but he was our favorite resident. He would always put a smile on our faces. We will miss him dearly. To his family, we are sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man. Rachel and Amy, The Inn at Whitewood Village, North Canton.
Bev Shonk
September 5, 2014
John I am sorry for the loss of your dad. Losing a parent is never easy. I am thinking of you and your family. Bev
Cynthia Kotema Babe
September 3, 2014
To all the family-my deepest sympathy-Cynthia & family
September 2, 2014
Cheryl,Annette&John: We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Zeke.I remember all the good times we had at all the birthday parties and Mck.football games home and away. May God Bless Uncle Zeke,Aunt Mary and all of your families. Love Dave& LaNora Mancini. Palm Bay ,Florida.
Barbara and Gordon Hiner ( Ciconte )
September 1, 2014
Sorry to hear about uncle Zeke, he was my Godfather I remember the sweet things when I was a little girl. God bless his children and his 2 sisters and brother. Love u all
Debbie Mancini (shaw)
September 1, 2014
God Bless all of you
Debbie Mancini ( Shaw)
September 1, 2014
To uncle Zeke I know u r in a better place now will always remember you. Cheryl, Annette, Johnnie our deepest sympathy God bless u and ur families
Michael Ciconte
August 31, 2014
To all in the family so sorry to hear the lost of uncle Zeke, I hope and pray for the whole family to be of comfort in this sad time. I am sorry that I wont be able to make the funeral as I am out here in the state of Utah, to all who I know I hope the best in this sad time.
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