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KOZICKI, Brian R.
Brian R. Kozicki, 46, of Manchester, died unexpectedly Saturday, (August 18, 2012) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Brian was born October 25, 1965 in Manchester, son of Valerie (Warner) Thompson of Bolton and the late John W. Kozicki Sr., and had lived most of his life in Manchester. He was a 1983 Graduate of Howell Cheney Technical High School and was Owner/Operator for over 18 years of Buried Under Comics in Manchester. Brian played a major role in promoting literacy through comics and had donated many comic books to local schools. He was an avid Disc Golf Player, he loved Ten Pin Bowling and had been a Guest Speaker at Manchester Community College on numerous occasion. In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother William F. Kozicki and his wife Sherry of Coventry, his sister Kristen L. Poirier and her husband Michael of Tolland; sister-in-law Mary E. Kozicki of Willington; two nephews, Austin Kozicki and Joshua Kozicki, two nieces, Anyssa Poirier and Gabrielle Poirier, and many close friends. Brian was predeceased by a brother John W. Kozicki Jr. and step-father Roy M. Thompson.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 940 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611 or to a charity of the donor's choice. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian KOZICKI
chris Britting
September 17, 2012
Brian thank you for all the help and for all the great times I miss you very much God has called you to his home
chris Britting and Kathy Britting - St Francis Hospital NICU
Rich Flaherty
September 1, 2012
Billy, Sorry to hear about your brother passing. Brian was a person that touched many lives in such positive way.
tracy busque
August 23, 2012
i am so sorry for your loss. brain was a great guy. he will be greatly missed.R.I.P Brian.
Laura (Dufraine) Scheuy
August 22, 2012
Billy and Kristen, My deepest sympathy. Brian was a kind and gentle soul and will forever be remembered. I am grateful to have known him.
August 22, 2012
Our family has a lot of fun memories with the Kozicki's. We are very sorry for your loss.
Michael, Tracy and Steven Bugnacki
Laurent Jean
August 21, 2012
I still can't believe you are gone old friend. Perhaps I will one day get the right disc you were always trying to help me find. Godspeed.
Jonas Coleman
August 21, 2012
You are missed.
Brian Faraci
August 21, 2012
Rest in peace, Brian. You were one of the good guys.
Robert Look
August 21, 2012
My sons & I were past & present customers. He will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Sherry Bassett
August 21, 2012
Brian: You are a true friend and will never be forgotten. God has a very special angel now.
August 21, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Kozicki family..You are in our thoughts and prayes at this difficult times
Leon Bilodeau
Donna Bilodeau
Mark Guertin
August 21, 2012
My Deepest sympathy to Brian's family. I got know Brian 20 years ago through Buried Under Comics. I went in as a stranger but I left that day with a new friend. He will be deeply missed.
Charles Hartley
August 21, 2012
Billy and Kristen, From our family to yours, please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to all as you deal with this tragic loss. Brian will be forever remembered as a true friend as well as a very kind and gentle man. R.I.P my friend...and thanks for the memories. With deepest sympathy
Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester
August 21, 2012
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Michelle Warner
August 21, 2012
Val, Billy, Kristin and families: So sorry for your sudden loss. I will always remember playing cards with Brian down at the donut shop and the poker face he tried to have. You could always see his smile shining through. I hope warm memories help to comfort you. I will be thinking of you Thursday as you say good bye to this warm hearted man. With Sympathy, Love Michelle
Caroline Carter
August 21, 2012
Auntie Val and family, My deepest sympathies in your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been sent your way since I heard about Brian. Love, Caroline
Bob Benigni
August 21, 2012
To family and friends of Brian, our deepest sympathy on the sudden and unexpected passing of Brian. We are forever grateful to him allowing our daughter Sara to be involved with the store and events surrounding Buried Under. We will deeply miss him.
Bob & Nancy Benigni
Dan Prior
August 21, 2012
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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