Paul Koziol

Paul Koziol December 7, 1929 - December 14, 2011 NORWICH - Paul Koziol, 82, of Norwich, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Born on December 7, 1929 in Norwich, Connecticut he was the son of John and Sophie (Olearczyk) Koziol. Paul was a life long resident of Norwich and was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Anne C. Bellone on July 28, 1955 in Silver Springs, Maryland. For thirty-five years Paul worked as a meter man and foreman for the water division of Norwich Public Utilities until his retirement in 1985. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his wife Anne he is survived by four children, Steven M. Koziol of Taftville, Norma Desmasis of Norwich, Paul J. Koziol of Norwich and Mark Koziol and his wife Sharon of Moosup; four grandchildren, Brendon, Eric, Shaun and Dawn; a great-grandchild Christian; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by seven sisters, Mary Jesmouth, Julie Caffi, Bertha Wojciulewicz, Alice Powell, Rose Koziol, Theresa Koziol and Anna Ververis; and four brothers, Albert Koziol, Sr., John S. Koziol, Joseph Koziol and Theodore Koziol. The funeral will assemble on Tuesday at 8:45 A.M. at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave, Norwich followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of S.E. CT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich.