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John Kotis Obituary
He was born in Edwardsville, the son of the late John and Anne Grigas Kotis. John was a graduate of Edwardsville High School, and worked with his brother at the family dairy, Pace's Dairy. He retired from the Acme Warehouse in Forty Fort and was a member of Teamsters Local 401. He was a life member and retired as a manager of the Columbia Hose Company 3, Edwardsville, past master of King David Lodge, a member of Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, and a member of Irem Temple and the Golf Association at Irem Country Club.
He was also a member of St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, Edwardsville.
Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Slymock and Evelyn Welkey.
John is survived by his brother, Peter and his wife, Rose Kotis; nieces, and a nephew.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Interment will be in St. John's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Pringle.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. A Masonic service will be held at 6 p.m. followed by the Edwardsville Fire Department and Parastas service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Chip Animal Rescue or to the American Diabetes Association.
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October 27, 2019
Dear Pete and family, So sorry to hear about Johnny. He was a dear friend to my brother, Gene . When I would see him around town, he always asked how is Gene doing. He will be missed and will be remembered for being a good friend. Thoughts and prayers. Gene,s, sister, Carol
julie morris
October 26, 2019
Pete and Rose and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of John, I can remember you delivering the milk and John walking his dog down Zerbey Avenue. Prayers are sent you way. Julie Benesky Morris
FRITZ UDISKI
October 23, 2019
To PETE KOTIS: My deepest SYMPATHY on the lost of your brother, he was a great friend to haveand he liked to kid around alot with his buddies, may he R.I.P.
October 23, 2019
John's father and my dad were friends. John and I went to school together. We remained friends for a long time. I remember in grade school drinking John's milk every school day. We touched each other's life in different ways. RIP
Steve H
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Stanley Arnold Jr
October 23, 2019
Rest easy John. You were a great man.
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