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Joseph COZZOLINO Obituary

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Friend Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2013 surrounded by family in Maple Grove MN. Joe was born in Paterson, NJ on July 21, 1948 to Joseph and Josephine Cozzolino. After high school Joe enlisted in the Navy where he served as a Hospital Corpsman during the Vietnam War. Joe graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. Joe worked for Ford Motor Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 18 years. Joe shared his wonderful sense of humor with those around him and deeply loved his family and friends. Joe had a life long passion for photography and enjoyed learning, bicycling, running, flying kites, old trucks, classic cars, and loud music. Joe will be remembered for his fun loving spirit, desire to help others, and his famous recipe for garlic spaghetti. Joe is survived by his three children David Cozzolino (Celia), Kathryn Benvenuti (Stefano), Thomas Cozzolino (Alesha); grandson Attilio Joseph Benvenuti, and former wife Marcia Cozzolino. Also survived by mother Josephine, sister Diane Kuhn, brother Michael Cozzolino, brother Steven Cozzolino (Linda), sister Patricia Morrison (Al), nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Joseph. Joe will be greatly missed. Celebration of life on Saturday, January 18 from 3:00–7:00 pm at the VFW Roseville, 1145 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN 55113. Memorials preferred to Cure PSP, www.psp.org

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Published by TC Palm on Dec. 15, 2013.

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Kitchie

December 9, 2023

Still missing you 10 years later

Marsha

December 10, 2022

When he told me he was the supervisor when the guy lost his finger.. whata great guy. The world list a great guy

Kitchie

December 9, 2021

Still missing you, 8 years later...

ROBERT WALKER

June 21, 2014

I am so sad to read of Joe's passing. We were good friends in Tallahassee at FSU. Joe was simply one of the happiest guys I ever knew. Condolences to all his remaining family and especially to Marcia. ( Joe was CRAZY about her ! ) email- [email protected]

April 7, 2014

In High School, I remember your Joe as the fresh spring air that comes in through a sunny window. God love you all. Helen Mosby Mulcahy

Kevin O'Neill

April 6, 2014

Please accept condolences on the passing of Joe. He and I went to high school together at DePaul and we started hitch-hiking up the Paterson Turnpike together rather than taking the crowded bus from the Paterson terminal. Coz was a great guy.

Connie Gleason Pojanowski

March 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss! Joe was a high school friend so many years ago. He always could make me laugh! His humor was so special. Now he will have the angels in hysterics!

Deb Winter

January 3, 2014

Thinking of Joe and how proud he would be of his family who camped out in his room for a week. The cycle of life is set to continue this spring with the anticipation of 2 new grandchildren.
3 of your caregivers, deb, Ellen, mendy.

William Lynch

December 23, 2013

We will all miss you!

Timothy Beaudry

December 22, 2013

I had your dads Garlic spaghetti and there was nothing like it. I loved it until I had to talk with someone after eating it. Joe had a great sense of humor and was fun to work with. I am truly sorry that he has left us. He will be missed.

Marsha Anderson-Shearen

December 22, 2013

Joe was so positive, even when all was down around him. Your father was a wonderful guy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Marsha

Dave smith

December 22, 2013

To the family of Joe, we appreciated his passion for life, commitment to his job and co-workers. He was a Super Veteran and Shipmate, who served his country by putting himself in harms way to protect fellow Sailors and Marines. We are all very thankful for all he gave. Fair Winds and Following Seas. David D. Smith MSC, USNR-ret, Ford ret.

francesco pam benvenuti

December 22, 2013

wee very sorry tohear of yuor loss wee
send yuo our deepest sympathy.
our thouthts are with yuo

jim paulzine

December 19, 2013

rest in peace Joe you will be missed.catch you on the flip side.......

Fred & Bonny Schulte

December 19, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Shannon McKenzie

December 15, 2013

You & your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your incredible loss.

Kathy Breen

December 15, 2013

Your smile, your laughter,your vivacious personality-etched forever in our hearts and thoughts. We all loved you, cousin. We are so sad you have left us. We love you always and will miss you each and every day. The family circle is broken. One of us is missing.......

December 15, 2013

You were a great older brother, Joe! I'll love you forever and will miss your crazy laugh & sense of humor. ~your little sister Patti

Darrell Lundberg

December 15, 2013

Always a joy to be around. Very fun loving guy

Ken Semling

December 15, 2013

As a neighbor and a friend, Joe truly enjoyed his photography and interest in classic cars.I enjoyed his company when he would just pop over and visit.God love you my fellow Navy Veteran, Ken Semling.

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