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Andrew Kocis Obituary
Andrew S. Kocis Sr., 93, of Emmaus, died April 11, 2008, in the Hospice of the V.N.A. of St. Lukes Hospital, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Verna (Biershenk) Kocis who died in 2000. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna (Labanz) Kocis. He was an Army veteran of World War II where he received a Bronze Star for heroism or meritorious service. Andrew was an iron worker and a member of the International Association of bridge, structural, ornamental and reinforcing Iron Workers Union, Local 36. He also owned the former Kocis Tavern in Emmaus. Survivors: Sons, Andrew Jr. and his wife Georgene, David and his wife Mary; sisters, Genevieve Matthews, Lucille Troxell, Teresa Ervin; brothers; Cyril, and Dr. Methodius; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: Memorial, noon, Thursday, April 17, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home. 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Call 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Emmaus. Contributions: Andrew and Verna Kocis Scholarship Fund, c/o the funeral home, 18049.
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Cousin Jeff Wenner
April 15, 2008
Andy and David,
Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will always remember the birch beer and tootsie roll candy at the bar. I admired his strength, courage, and determination in everything he did. He showed a love of the kids and enjoyed them as much as they did of him. May you and your families be blessed with our Lord's peace during this time.
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