Calvin Kotwas

Calvin Kotwas obituary, Rochester, NY

Calvin Kotwas

Calvin Kotwas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dierna Funeral Home - Rochester on Mar. 8, 2024.

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Calvin J. Kotwas, March 6, 2024 at 68, due to a stroke. Calvin was born on July 18, 1955, to Bernard and Olive Kotwas. He grew up in Webster, NY, and attended Webster Thomas High School. In 1976, Calvin married Kathy Stenglein, and together they had a daughter, Kara. Calvin worked as a precision tool and die machinist and enjoyed hunting, riding and fixing motorcycles, and listening to rock-n-roll music.
Calvin was preceded by both his parents, his siblings Aletta "Letty" Kotwas, Bernard "Bernie" Kotwas (Pat), and his nephew David Kotwas. He was also preceded in death by his closest friend, Gary Spencer (Ruth).
He is survived by his daughter, Kara Wochner, son-in-law Mark Wochner, and grandson Felix Wochner. He is also survived by his former spouse and friend, Kathy Staunton (Bob), his nephew Clinton Kotwas, and close friend Cathy Tierson.
Visitation hours and a service will be held on Sunday, March 17, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM at Dierna Funeral Home. In place of flowers, donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of New York State at bianys.org/donate.

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