John Koi Obituary

KOI John Koi, age 91, of Fairfield, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the Masonic Healthcare Center, in Wallingford. Born in Hungary, Mr. Koi was a longtime resident of Fairfield, and was a retired toolsetter for Jenkins Brothers Valve Co. He was a member of the Mason's Fidelity-St.John's Lodge #3, AF & AM, the First United Church of Christ, where he served as a chief elder, was a member of the Men's Club and Golden Agers. He was a past president of the Bridgeport chapter of the Hungarian Federation of America. Mr. Koi enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, especially the family reunions in Pennsylvania, going to Hungarian dinner dances, where he would dance the Czardas, and was an avid gardener. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret Szabo Koi; one son, John B. Koi; and one son-in-law, Paul J. Hongo. His memory will be cherished by his daughter, Sylvia Koi Hongo of Fairfield; grandchildren, John B. Koi and his wife, Laurie, Scott Koi, Sherry Hongo Burr and her husband, Brian, Paul J. Hongo Jr., and his wife, Jaclyn, Darren J. Hongo, and his wife, Susan; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Evan Koi, Aaron, Alex and Adam Burr, Paul J. Hongo III and Ashley and Ryan Hongo; one sister, Ethel Koi Kisty of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday (TODAY) at 10:15 a.m. in the Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road in Fairfield Center, and at 11 a.m. in First United Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: First United Church of Christ, 717 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. For more information, or to sign an online register, please visit www.leskofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for John Koi

9 Entries

Kathy Bubeck

March 15, 2004

I was deeply saddened by the news of Uncle John's passing. Having an Uncle as wonderful as Uncle John, has always been so special for me. He was one of the most warm and loving people I have ever known and I was blessed to call him "Uncle". My deepest sympathy to all of his immediate family. All of my love, Kathy

Stanley Dajka

March 7, 2004

Condolences to Sylvia and Family: I remember my Uncle John as a warm-hearted loving person who in my formative years was a great influence in my life. His ability to listen to a teenager and talk to me as an equal in the times when children should be seen and not heard opened new avenues in my mind. His kindness and

understanding will always be remembered by me. I'm sure the Blessings of God will be bestowed upon him.

Rodger Foley

March 6, 2004

My sincere condolences to John's entire family. One of my fond memories is of John presenting the Hungarian Federation scholarship to Sherry and myself during a church service. He was a good man and I'm sure my mom will be happy to see him. God Bless.

Gabrielle and Allen Katona

March 5, 2004

Dear Sylvia and family:

Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family for your loss. There are many wonderful memories of Uncle John that I will always hold dear. God Bless all of you!

Love Always,

Yolanda Toth

March 5, 2004

Dear Sylvia and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It is hard for us to bear the loss of someone we love, but your dad is in God's hands and reunited with those who have gone on before.

Love,

Yolanda

susie buda targowski

March 4, 2004

sylvia, paul and family,

my sincerest condolences to all your family...my memories of all your family from many years ago at the church on pine st, rev. nagy, childrens choir,jr. and senior choirs, sunday school, etc..your entire family brought many wonderful memories to all the buda family...god bless you all......

Mary Katona

March 4, 2004

Dear Sylvia and family :

We are saddened by the news of your

Father's passing.

Please accept our most sincerest sympathy.

The memory of John will always live in our hearts.

With Love,

Mary and the entire Bacsur family from Hungary

Robyn Hayes

March 4, 2004

Dear Paul & Family,

May the unrelenting power of God's love ease your pain as you grieve the loss of your loved one. May you find strength and solace in the many treasured memories that are now a tribute to the legacy and the love that he left in each and everyone of your hearts. God bless and keep you always!

With Deepest Sympathy,

The Staff of Lesko Funeral Home

March 4, 2004

Offering our sympathies at this time.

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