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David KOCHANSKI Obituary
LTC David A. Kochanski USA (Ret) of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida died August 24, 2016. Born November 24, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Alexander Kochanski and Rose (Kudela) Kochanski.
He joined the Army in May 1969 and was commissioned as 2LT USA, AR. He retired June 30, 1997. He graduated from Bishop Duffy High School (1965), Niagara University (BS 1969) (MS 1978). He was a retired College professor and US Government (2008).
He will be loved and remembered by many friends, the "tribe", his caring neighbors, the Erickson family and most of all the Bernat Clan.
He was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Constance (Jones) Kochanski.
He is survived by loving daughters, Kati (Chris) Erickson and Stefani Kochanski of Wellington, FL; grandchildren, Emma and Jack Erickson; siblings, John Kochanski, Annette (Brian) Bennert, Sue (Scott) Hughes, Bridget (Jeff) Kolano; in-laws Karen and Terry Curry; and eight nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Patrick Church, Palm Beach Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation PO Box 552 West Palm Beach, FL 33402 or www.soafi.org
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway families of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
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Lynne Hawk
August 19, 2020
Remembering David and praying for family.
Lynne Hawk
September 7, 2016
Thank you for 5 years of volunteering to teach the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission's Hunter Safety Course.
Maribeth (Lang)(Mroziak) Calderon
September 2, 2016
Kati and Stefani,
I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. I knew him during his high school and college years. He was a good man then who had a deep love for family. Because of that, I know he was a good father to you both. I pray your faith gives you strength and your memories of your father (and mother) bring you peace and joy. Your father (and again, your mother) would want that for you. God's blessings. I have been praying for all of you.
Maribeth (Lang)(Mroziak) Calderon
September 1, 2016
John, Annette, Susan, Bridget, and especially mother Rose,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. David was a fine man and I have many good memories of all of you. You are all in my prayers in a very special way.
Special blessings to you all!
Michael Ryan
August 27, 2016
My wife, Carol, and I got to know Dave through the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept. Volunteer Citizens Observer Patrol. Dave was a great guy and we enjoyed all of our conversations with him. We had a number of talks about chickens before he got his. I think the chickens offered like a moment of zen in Dave's life. We were lucky enough to see Dave in his backyard a couple of weeks back and stopped to spend a little of time with him. He will be greatly missed.
August 26, 2016
I got to know Dave while we attended St. Vincent de Paul seminary. We had a mutual respect for each other. May God grant him Peace.
Deacon Pete DelValle
August 26, 2016
I served with Dave in the Army Reserves. He was a great leader and man. He will be missed.
Buddy Stein
August 26, 2016
I knew Dave casually through a mutual friend. I always looked forward to watching him take care of his menagerie of chickens and turkeys and enjoyed some take home eggs. He was as fine a man as one would ever know.
Linda Chandler
August 25, 2016
I will always remember Dave as a loving husband and father with an incredible smile and sense of humor. Kati and Stephani were in girl scouts with my daughters and we have many great memories of events with Dave and Connie. Kati and Stephani you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Linda Feehrer Chandler
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