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KOKOSZKA, Joseph L.
Joseph L. Kokoszka, 87, husband of Mary (McGovern) Kokoszka of Middletown, passed away at Middlesex Hospital on Monday, (January 7, 2013) surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in Middlefield on July 10, 1925, the son of the late Louis and Katie (Hajec) Kokoszka. He was self-employed as a builder. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1166 and past State Commander. Joseph was also a member of the Polish Knights, the VFW and the American Legion, Post 75. He was a communicant of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Joseph of Middletown; daughters, Mary Pat Coburn of Middletown, Maureen Goff and her husband Bryan of East Haddam, Anita Kokoszka of Middletown and Kathleen Wescott and her husband Timothy of Colchester; a brother, Stanley Kokoszka of Framingham, MA; five sisters, Mary Mucha of Deep River, Anna Jarvis of Hazardville, Irene Catalano of Middletown, Camile Gagliardi of Wallingford, Rita Adams of Texas; seven grandchildren, Colleen, Andrew, Noah, Nathaniel, Zachary, Emily, Abigail and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Jane Cyrul, Genevieve Barchewski, Charlotte Tewksbury; two brothers, John and Chester Kokoszka.
The Catholic War Veterans will have a service at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at the State Veteran's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 825 Broad St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph KOKOSZKA
Suzanne LeBrun-Berry
January 16, 2013
Dear Mrs K, MaryPat, Joe, Anita, Maureen & Kathleen,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. K. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Although mom and I couldn't make it to the funeral because of illness, my son-Matthew, was one of the altar servers and was there to represent our family. Please take care and remember your husband and father is now "home".
Gary Clarke
January 13, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy.My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I know Joe SR was a big part of your life and who you are today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.and your family.
Edward Tomaszewski
January 13, 2013
Joe and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Denise Cutler
January 13, 2013
Maureen and family, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad passing, I'll be thinking about you all at this time.
Melissa Maniscalco
January 12, 2013
Dear Anita and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I will miss the stories about dad while we ride. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers.
Melissa and Bill Maniscalco and JR..
Augusta Gonzalez
January 12, 2013
Mary Pat and family,
God bless you and your family in this time of need. May the happy memories of your dad warm your hearts. So sorry for your loss.
Augusta Gonzalez
Stanley Koba
January 11, 2013
God bless you Joe and your family. You were a close friend to my dad and the entire Koba family. You built the house that my brother and I grew up in. We always thought very highly of you. May you rest in peace.
January 11, 2013
It's with sadness we learn of Joe's passing. On behalf of my father and I we would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Gary Cameron - Cameron Plumbing & Heating
Bill Corvo
January 11, 2013
Joe was one of the nicest people I ever knew.
Sandra (Petrella) Miller
January 10, 2013
Maureen & family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 10, 2013
Joe was like a brother to me,We both attended kidergarten, high school,served in the 2nd WWar, got married and started a family at the same time,joined the C.W.Vets and he also built my house,he was a good man ,a good catholic a remarkable child of GOD. I will miss him very much. Henry Sagan
Lee & Ann Goff
January 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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