Matthew J. Kozlowski

KOZLOWSKI, Matthew J. Matthew J. Kozlowski, 87, of New Britain, passed away of natural causes at the Hospital of Central Connecticut on Saturday (December 20, 2008). He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Kotyk) Kozlowski for 55 years, and the son of the late Casmir and Victoria (Zysek) Kozlowski. He was a member of Holy Cross Church and the Holy Name Society. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he went on to be the founder and president of C&K Moving & Storage Co. for 48 years. As a former Fourth Degree Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus for many years, he was actively involved with raising thousands of dollars in charitable contributions to various churches, school scholarships, and local communities. He was also a member of the International Political Club and the Polish Falcons-Nest #88. Upon his retirement, he was an avid numismatist, frequently attending coin and currency shows, an exercise enthusiast, and a dedicated mall walker. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Kozlowski, his devoted caretaker of New Britain, Joyce Shortell of West Hartford; a son, Leonard Kozlowski with his wife Dr. Catherine Lannon of South Hadley, MA; six grandchildren, Jody Lynn Creehan and her companion Louis Cosnotti of New Britain, Ryan and Brendan Shortell of Boston, MA, Matthew, Nicole, and Anna of Dover and Holliston, MA. He is also survived by a brother, Chester Kozlowski and his wife Sue of Cromwell; his devoted and caring friend Olga Brynga of West Hartford and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by a son, Matthew J. Kozlowski, Jr. and his sister, Frances Chojnicki. His funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, at the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Rites of Committal will follow the Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday morning from 8:30-10 a.m. at Burritt Hill. To share a memory with the Kozlowski family, please visit us on-line at www.burritthill.com.