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Leonard KOLSHAK Obituary
Leonard M. Kolshak, 88, passed away on May 4, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Max and Frances Kolshak, he graduated from George Washington High School in Alexandria, VA in 1943. He attended the University of Maryland at College Park and Belle Isle College of Commerce in West Palm Beach, graduating in 1947. He served in the US Army during World War II. In 1985, Mr. Kolshak retired as Training Supervisor of the Riviera Plant of Florida Power & Light Co. after 34 years of service. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Lake Worth, Honorary Life Member of Palm Beach Council #2075, Knights of Columbus, Honorary Life Member of Father Andrew Doherty 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, served as Faithful Navigator in 1964 and was the Commander of the 4th Degree Color Corps and Honor Guard since 1960 He was a Life Member of DAV #42 of Palm Beach, Life Member of VFW Post #4360, Palm Springs, Life Member of American Legion Post #47, Lake Worth, Life Member of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division and Founding Member of the Order of the Purple Heart. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Anna Marie Kolshak, sons; Leonard M. Kolshak, Jr. (Bea) of Lake Worth, Max J. Kolshak (Olgui) of West Palm Beach, Joseph C. Kolshak (Ann) of Ft., Myers, Edward J. Kolshak (Cheryl) of Denver, CO and John F. Kolshak (Dr. Laura) of West Palm Beach, daughters; Libbey Webb (Allen) of Palm Coast, Anna St. Clair (Jim) of West Palm Beach, Diana McCauley of West Palm Beach, Joan Deluca (Ken) of Palm Beach Gardens, Mary Hundley (Paul) of Palm Beach Gardens and Patricia Arndt (Tom) of Spring Hill, FL, sister; Frances Kiernan (Fran) of Boynton Beach, 32 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sisters, Elizabeth Gorney and Anna Mae Richard, daughter; Elaine Kolshak and son-in-law; Mark McCauley. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Luke Catholic Church at 2892 S Congress Ave in Palm Springs. Interment will follow at Lake Worth Memory Gardens, 3041 Kirk Road in Lake Worth. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Catholic charity of their choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard KOLSHAK
Gary McBride
May 23, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mr. Kolshak's passing. Our thoughts are with the entire Kolshak family.
The Pheasants
May 13, 2014
Joe - Anne and I were very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing away. He left a wonderful Kolshak legacy through his family. I know your great memories of your Dad will ease the sorrow. With sympathy, Gary and Anne
Deborah Gray (Pease)
May 10, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Diana. I have so many wonderful memories of hanging out at your house. May God bless & comfort you and your family {{{hugs}}}
May 10, 2014
Libby and family, We are truly saddened by your loss of your Dad and you know what a good man he was and the fact there is more than this life. May you be comforted by the knowledge that you have.
Bob and Glenda Webb
Jim and Ellen Mackenzie
May 10, 2014
To all the Kolshak family, Jim and I were sad to hear of Mr. Kolshak's passing. He and my dad knew each other well through the great work of the Knights of Columbus. May he rest in peace. God Bless you all.
Sue (Furey)Basen
May 9, 2014
So Sorry to hear of Mr. Kolshak's passing. He was such a dear man and every time he came into the Parish Office here at St. Clare, he would give us a small trinket and always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Marie Collier
May 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
May 9, 2014
My dear friend Max, and all the Kolshak families I send condolences and prayers. So hard to loose the patriarch of such a wonderful family. I think many of your siblings and mine were classmates. Love and prayers for you all. Marie Ceravolo Currie and all the Ceravolo families.
May 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. May he rest in peace. He's with the Lord now. What a wonderful man he was.
The Dennisson Family
Charlene Moreland
May 8, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 8, 2014
Libby, please accept our deepest condolences to you and the family. May he rest in peace.
Jim and Lois Garza
Steve Moes
May 8, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve & Vanessa
Suzanne Layman
May 8, 2014
Max, Olgui and family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Our prayers support you at this time of sadness.
Chuck & Sue Layman
Lenny and Cindy Tarafa
May 8, 2014
Libbey with our deepest condelences, may he rest in peace.
Linda Barnes
May 8, 2014
Aunt Anna Marie & Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Leonard. It has been a difficult time for many; we are remembering you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda & David Barnes
Susan and Bob Krenzer
May 8, 2014
Libby, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Patti Socher
May 8, 2014
Thinking of all of you. It is so hard to lose a parent. We seem to think they will be with us forever.We send our sympathy and prayers. Patti Socher and family.
Drew Walsh
May 8, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
David and Lynn Hartley
May 8, 2014
The Hartley family sends love and prayers to the Kolshak family. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and hold you close.
personalized with love and worn out from much use!
Ted & Jan Sanders
May 8, 2014
A man who will be missed by MANY! Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Kolshak family. Ted and I still have our special personalized "Leonard M. Kolshak" pen,combs and scissors that he would proudly give out to anyone!He was a special man and we will miss him. Those who knew him knew his love of cake! We have no doubt he is eating some with the Big Guy in Heaven! God bless his soul and may all the happy memories give the Kolshak families peace and smiles. Love & prayers, Ted & Jan
Dan and Liz Lewis
May 8, 2014
To Punky and the entire Kolshak Clan:
Mr Kolshak was a truly wonderful, giving man who know sits with his heavenly Father. His legacy is that of a Saint.
I;m just wondering what the heck heaven is going to do with all of my fathers flashlights and all of Mr. K's pens and pocket knives. The TSA stole my Leonard Kolshak red pocket knife 2 years ago, at the airport.
With Love the Lewis'
Michele Andre
May 8, 2014
Libbey, to you and your entire family, my condolences on your Dad's passing and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Hill
May 8, 2014
Libbey & Family, I am so sorry for you loss.
Ruth Pearson
May 8, 2014
To John and all the Kolshak family.
So very sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My condolences to you and all the family. You are in my prayers.
jeanette justo (Bushey)
May 8, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My father was in the Knights with your dad. He was a great man and was so kind.
Frances and Coach Kiernan
May 7, 2014
Miss you already, my brother, Leonard. Even though we didn't see each other real often, I enjoyed talking to you and catching up on the phone. Love, your sister, Frannie and Coach
Mary-Lou Morris
May 7, 2014
Libby, please accept Steve and my sincere sympathy on losing your dad. We lost both of ours in 2012.
Mixhael Lewis
May 7, 2014
To Anna and families, my prayers and condolences to all of you. May His love bring you comfort in this time of grief.
Henry Stevens
May 7, 2014
Dear Anna & family
Leonard will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of journeying with him here in this life.
We are certain that the Saints in Heaven are greeting him with that same joy that he brings with him into the presence of Our Lord. Perhaps Leonard will be the first one allowed to bring something with him . . . (a carton of light up pens)! Truly a giving man.
Denise Hardy
May 7, 2014
Dear Grandpa Leonard, so sorry you passed away before we could meet!! I would have enjoyed putting a smile on your face. Libby told me you would have appreciated my "uniqueness" . Libby certainly does!!! You're leaving your family with wonderful memories
Carolyn D'Attoma
May 7, 2014
Dear AnnaMarie & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will surely miss Leonard and our Sunday morning breakfast get-togethers. I lost every battle over who was going to pay for my breakfast. Your and Leonard's friendship helped me get through my loss, and I won't ever forget your kindness. I talked to Oronzo in prayer and told him that Leonard was on his way. I'm sure they will have a wonderful and blessed time together in paradise.
Sent with Love, Carolyn
Jennifer Pease
May 7, 2014
My sincerest condolences. I have so many fond memories of swimming and hanging out at the Kolshak's house during our St. Luke's years!
God Bless,
Pamela Smith
May 7, 2014
My heart goes out to my cousins and Aunt Anna Marie. May God be with you. Uncle Leonard will be truly missed.
Michael Miller
May 7, 2014
Aunt Anna Marie and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences with Uncle Leonard's passing. I guess the club up in heaven just got one more great member. We love you and you all are in our prayers.
Mike and Pat Miller
Francine and Harry Grundmann
May 7, 2014
To Diana and her Family, our most heartfelt condolences at this time of sorrow.
May 7, 2014
Dear family, we wish to express our condolences and prayers during this time.
We are former neighbors, and wanted to let you know how much your family will be in our prayers also.
Gus, Carole Grader and family
Michael Lee Yohem
May 7, 2014
May God bless the Kolshak family. Uncle Leonard will be missed by all of us.
Jean and John Rosenow and Family
May 7, 2014
Blessings to all the family. Uncle Leonard was a wonderful man. He lived his life in a way that everyone admired and looked up to him...so very special! We will always think of him and remember him. Much love to Aunt Anna Marie and all our cousins.
May 7, 2014
Anna Marie & family, The entire Macy family prays fervently for your peace at this sorroful time. Leonard is and will always be one of my favorite Knights (no not one of, the number one favorite). We and all of our community will miss him greatly but also rejoice, knowing without a doubt that he is with Jesus in heaven, looking down on us. He probably has already got a 50/50 raffle started.
All our love, prayers and sympathies.
Mike, Shirley, Ralph and the rest of our clan
Carole Brooks
May 6, 2014
Everyone loved Uncle Leonard! I will never buy a 50/50 raffle ticket or hear a "silly" joke without thinking of him and smiling.
Love and Prayers,
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