Colleen M. Kocol

Colleen M. Kocol obituary, Buffalo, NY

Colleen M. Kocol

Colleen Kocol Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home on Feb. 24, 2026.
Colleen M. Kocol, age 53, of the Kaisertown section of Buffalo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Colleen had a career as a Medical Receptionist for RPCI Oncology in Buffalo New York.

She is predeceased in death by her father Leonard Kocol. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly L. Kocol, her mother Nancy C. (nee Bogdan) Kocol and her brother Peter Kocol. Aunt of Christina Kocol and niece of Eugene and Patti Bogdan, Stephen and Deborah Bogdan, the late Lorraine and the late Richard Grady, Mary Ann Poniewierski and Kathleen Smigera. Colleen is also survived by several cousins and many wonderful friends.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend Colleen's Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church 1350 Indian Church Road West Seneca New York 14224 on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026, at 10:00 am. There will be no prior visitation.

The Kocol family would sincerely like to acknowledge your love, support and prayers at this difficult time.

Please consider sharing a favorite memory of Colleen, lighting a candle and signing the on-line guest book at www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home, 154 Weimar Street Buffalo, NY 14206. (716) 362-0199 Fax: (716) 462-5355 email: [email protected].

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