Walter W. Kokonski

Family-Placed Obituary

WALTER W. KOKONSKI "Koke" Of Palm Springs, FL, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2009 at the age of 87. He was born in Dickson City, PA on June 27, 1922 and upon finishing his education enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. At the end of his tour he began his life-long career with United Technologies and in 1958 moved to this area to become one of the first machinists to establish his department at Pratt & Whitney's new site in Palm Beach Gardens where he ultimately retired from his position as a tool room supervisor. He also was a founding member of the first Palm Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Along with spending time with his family Koke enjoyed many years of playing golf, the game which he loved the most. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria Vergari Kokonski; his adoring children, Suzanne Kokonski of Palm Springs, FL, Walter L. Kokonski of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Carol and son-in-law Dominic Zeoli of Wellington, FL; his cherished granddaughters, Sara, Sabrina, and Samantha Zeoli; his dear brother Stanley (Bobbie) Koke of Grand Prairie, TX as well as numerous nephews and nieces and countless friends who will all miss his never-ending love, devotion, and great sense of humor. The family will receive their friends from 6 PM until 8 PM on Tuesday, September 8, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dorsey-E. Earl SmithMemory Gardens Funeral Home3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461(561) 964-3772 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries