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Edward Kossack Obituary
Ed was a varsity letterman and captain of the football team at Irvington High School. His college education was interrupted by World War II. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in the Pacific theater where he was awarded the Okinawa Battle Star. Following his military service, he graduated from Rutgers University in 1950 with a BS in Agriculture.
In 1949 he married Helen Packet of Newark, NJ. For 22 years, he worked as a salesman for Geo. Hormel Co. The family lived in Cedar Grove, NJ where he was active with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as both troop committee chairman and assistant scoutmaster for many years. In 1963 the family moved to Westboro, where he was president of the Civitan Club and remained active in scouting.
He had always had an avid interest in plants and gardening, and in 1972 he left Hormel and moved to the Cape in pursuit of that dream. For the past 34 years he has been the owner of Hart Farm Nursery in Dennisport and continued to play an active role in running the business until the time of his death. He was passionate about his work with plants and flowers and loved dealing with the public. In addition to the fresh corn and the plants, Ed's ebullient and jovial personality was one of the most enduring memories of a visit to Hart Farm. Since the early 70's the nursery has grown and become a landmark for Cape visitors and residents. He was a generous benefactor of many local charities and was active in numerous Cape civic organizations including the Dennis-Harwich Rotary and the Dennis Chamber of Commerce.
He was an avid fisherman and loved the natural surroundings of the Cape, which provided for both his livelihood and his major avocational interests. He traveled extensively and collected waterfowl carvings from all over the world. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his many grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Helen (Packet), his sister and brother in law Eleanor and John Finan of Orleans, three children Robert of Shrewsbury, Donald of Dennis and Carol of Totawa, NJ; two daughters-in-law Gretchen and Nancy, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visiting hours will be Friday March 2 from 5 to 9 PM at Doane Beal and Ames Funeral Home 729 Route 134 in South Dennis. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday March 3 at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Church in West Harwich followed by internment at Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Dennis.
Donations in memory of Ed may be made to the NJDC Meese Welfare Fund c/o Jeanine Hundt North Jersey Developmental Center PO Box 169 Totawa, NJ 07511.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Kossack
Darla Kossack
July 27, 2007
I miss you more everyday Grandpa...Wish we could have danced together at my wedding. Many tears,
Love,
Darla
Joan Pappas
March 9, 2007
Although we haven't seen you for so many years, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mom talks about you often. The McBain kids - Eileen, Steve, Jim, Michaael and Joan
March 8, 2007
mr.kossack was one of our favorite customers at the pharmacy. we will surely miss him. the cvs pharmacy staff
Constance Edgar-DAvis
March 6, 2007
Ed was the best. I never left the farm without feeling a lift to my life. what a combination. Flowers and Ed.I can't imagine all the thousands of people he touched with his singing and charm and of course his knowledge of the outside world of agriculture.
He made me a better person.
To his family? Write a book about him
Amy MacPherson
March 3, 2007
Ed was more than a pleasure to do both personal (my Corn guru) or professional business with - 18 yrs. and NO other customer EVER came to the phone when I called and instead of a standard "hello", ALWAYS greeted me with a hearty verse of "Once in love with Amy". He was just a joy (typical of many of us Jersey folks) and I'll miss seeing and calling him at Harts. My deepest sympathy.
Peggy Hollum
March 2, 2007
Dear Helen,Don and Nancy
Ed touched everyone in a different way.For me he was a teacher,a mentor and a friend. I will miss everything about him.From his kindness and strength,to his ocassional outburts of song that rang throughout the farm.Simply put: I have been blessed having known Ed,as we all have.
Becky and Everett Overman
March 2, 2007
We are deeply saddened by Ed's death. We've long enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Hart Farm and personal friendship with Ed. We will especially miss his singing at work and calling to me, singing "The Tomato Man". Life will be very different without him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We are in India now, but look forward to seeing them on our return.
Grace&Matt Humber
March 1, 2007
We are deeply sorry...
Abby Melendy
March 1, 2007
My thoughts are with you and your family in this tough time.
John O'Rourke
March 1, 2007
Don, Nancy and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord Bless you and uphold you with his righteous right arm at this time.
The O'Rourke Family
Dmitri Chalke
March 1, 2007
To Hart Farm Please accept my deepest sympathies.Ed was a great man will miss doing work for him very good customer.Always will remember him specially around the holidays picking pumpkins and christmas trees and while fishing use to give him a lot of fish when i could
Greg Packet
February 28, 2007
Our lives are a reflection of the people we've crossed paths with. When we lose someone we’ve shared our lives with, no matter how brief it may have been, we gather our memories and connect once again. My memories of Uncle Ed have admittedly succumbed to a long absence but have since been resurrected. The warmth in my heart cannot be described but I know its source of heat is the love Uncle Ed showed me each time we visited. We will meet again.
Lisa McCormack
February 28, 2007
Helen, Don and family,
Ed Kossack was a great man and I will miss him very much. He was always so good to me and my family, especially after little Andrew came along, and I have truly enjoyed working for him. I will miss hearing him sing "Mona Lisa" as I walk through the farm each day. With deepest sympathy and love.
Mary Osiecki Rossi
February 28, 2007
Our family has lost another beloved member. My family is deeply saddend by the loss of our Uncle Ed. He will be in our hearts and memories forever. Love you Uncle.
Mary Osiecki Rossi
February 28, 2007
Our family has lost another beloved member. My family is deeply saddend by the loss of our Uncle Ed. He will be in our hearts and memories forever. Love you Uncle.
Karen Russell
February 28, 2007
Dr Kossack & family,
You have my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. All the great memories that you have will help you get through this difficult time.
Chris Fulginiti
February 28, 2007
Dear Dr. Kossack:
I was sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family during this difficult time.
Stephanie Warner
February 28, 2007
My family and I were deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Ed. We have very fond memories of Uncle Ed at family gatherings and trips to the Cape. He will be missed and will always be in our hearts and memories.
Chris Remillard
February 28, 2007
Im so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Chris Remillard
February 28, 2007
Im so sorry for your loss.You and your family are in my prayers.
Josie, Dennis & Nick Bouvier
February 28, 2007
Ed's dialogue and sense of humor gave the visits to the farm a special touch. As a family we will miss his presence and appreciate the knowledge he shared with Nick through his high school years. I am sure you have plenty of memories that bring a smile to your face. May they confort you now and for days to come.
Jeannie Lawson
February 27, 2007
Don,
My children and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. They remember how kind and generous he was to them when we lived in Dennisport back in the '70's. He would always give them fruit and even a discounted tree on one Christmas. I always bought plants for my garden from Hart's Farm because Mr.Ed made shopping fun and the plants were of great quality. We will always be grateful to him. Your family is in our prayers.
The Lawson Family
dianne don spadaro
February 27, 2007
it is sad when loved ones pass on,but we should always remember them in life. uncle ed was always getting the most out of life it seemed. he will be missed by many.
Kenneth Packet
February 27, 2007
I always enjoyed our visits with Uncle Ed and family. Though our trips to the Cape were few, Uncle Ed always made them memorable...and dinner was always on Uncle Ed whenever he visited us in Florida. My thoughts, prayers and love,
ROSEMARY STODDARD
February 27, 2007
DR KOSSACK, MY DEEPEDT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Maureen Bracken
February 27, 2007
Whenever we visited the Cape and Hart Farm, he always had a smile on his face when he spotted us. After my grandparents passed away, he treated my brother and I as if we were his own grandkids. The Cape wasn't the same after they had passed away, but he made it better and brighter with his good heart. Uncle Ed, I'll miss you and I hope you are now in peace.
Cheryl Cornette
February 27, 2007
To the Family of Ed Kossack-
Ed was a fixture in our community, and to me, a bit larger than life.
Since 1985, I have looked forward to seeing him, exchanging a greeting, and some bit of plant lore. His annual display of pansies, was for me, the official announcement that spring had arrived. His knowledge, voice, and his song, will be greatly missed by so many of us... And, a visit to the Farm will be a happy reminder that he left the world a friendlier place. My condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Marie Soucy
February 27, 2007
Dr. Kossack,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Father.
With heartfelt sympathy
Joyce Ross
February 27, 2007
Ed Kosack was always a pleasurable man. I knew him from the bank, where he made his daily stops. Always a smile on his face.
My condolences to you and your family
Christine Roberts
February 27, 2007
My family and I were very saddened to hear of the illness and passing of Ed. I grew up in Dennisport and Hart Farm has been one of our regular stops during the planting seasons. Ed was always there with an easy smile and friendly conversation. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all who were lucky enough to have met him.
Vilma Collado
February 27, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tom Bessette
February 27, 2007
To: Helen and Donald
I will miss seeing Ed at Hart Farm. He was one of my 1st customers that I called on back in 1975. The Darbco years were good ones thanks to Ed. I always enjoyed meeting with Ed. His good advice realy helped me through the years.
With Sympathy
Tom Bessette
Joan Maillet
February 27, 2007
Bob and family..My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Ann Branthoover
February 27, 2007
Dr. Kossack & family,
My condolences go out to you all during this difficult time. May the happy memories help ease the pain.
Ann Branthoover
Fallon Clinic
Stefeni Bartlett
February 27, 2007
Dr. Kossack and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Julie Kossack
February 27, 2007
I will miss you Grampa Grapes
I love you
Myron & Diane Lee
February 27, 2007
My wife and I are going to miss seeing Ed when we go to Hart Farm this year. It was always a great pleasure to deal with (or simply talk to) him and we especially enjoyed the atmosphere he created with his almost constant smile and his sudden bursts of song. Be comforted with the knowledge that he leaves us all with many fond memories. He was a good man!
Doris Morgan
February 27, 2007
We will miss seeing Ed at Hart's Farm each summer. Since we moved from Hillside N.J. in 1978,we have always stopped at Hart's. Now we live most of the year in Florida and want to send Helen and family our deepest sympathy. Dottie and Jack Morgan
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated
February 27, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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