Stephen W. Kocik
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Stephen W. Kocik, 79, of Coatesville, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Clarice Kocik, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre in 1929, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Pauline Shromko Kocik. He graduated from Coughlin High School of Wilkes-Barre in 1948. Entering the Army in October of 1948, he served in combat in Korea during the Korean Conflict with the 51st Division, Signal Corp, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1951 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He married Clarice in 1952 and they came to live in Coatesville. Stephen worked at Lukens Steel Co. for three years and then at G. O. Carlson for 36 years, retiring in 1992.
He was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Church of Coatesville for 57 years. And a member of the St. Anthony's Italian Club of Downingtown, life member of the West End Fire Co., the Bowling League at Garden Spot Lanes and was an avid golfer.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his loving son Steve Jr. and wife Jean of Gilbertsville, three much loved grandchildren, Amy Love, Matthew Kocik and Kori Gammon; three great grandchildren, Kali and Thomas; and two sisters, Bertha Kelzeit of Wilkes-Barre, and Mary Ann Boris of Parsons. He was preceded in death by siblings John, Lawrence, George, Albert and Matilda.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11 AM at St. Joseph's Church, 404 Charles St., Coatesville, PA. Family and friends are invited to the viewing, which will be at the Church from 10 until 11 AM. The interment will be held at the Indiantown Gap Military Cemetery on the following Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Church at the above address.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
LOVE YOU, CLAIRE
AS PER OUR CONVERSATION CLAIRE, KEEP STRONG. I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND CHECKING UP ON YOU. I AM VERY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN STEVE IN MY LIFE FOR SO LONG. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FAMILY MEMBERS. I AM BURNING A CANDLE FOR HIM ALL DAY TODAY.
LOVE YOU LOTS
LYNDA
HI LINDA SO GOOD TO HEAR
HI LINDA SO GOOD TO HEAR THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGE. ITS HARD BUT I'LL GET THROUGH IT. I HAVE GOOD MEMORIES LOVE YOU CLAIRE
He will be missed
My condolences go out to the Kocik and Love families. I visited his home in Coatesville on a few occasions, and I can remember nothing but nice things about him.
Our kind and friendly neighbor will be missed
Our family is saddened by the loss of Stephen. Our hearts go out to his entire family and especially to Claire. So many evenings I passed him at work on his beautiful lawn, and he waved or nodded. We met a lot clearing snow, and he was so thoughtful to me in my illnesses and recovery. I loved to see his excitement when he told me about playing golf. He was such a kind man and a wonderful neighbor. We will remember him in our thoughts and prayers and pray for peace for all his family. May God Bless you and keep you in His Hands.
Deepest Sympathy
Dear Steve and Family it is with great sorrow that I am sending this to you and yours. I was deeply sorry to here of your father's death. Please know that I am praying that the comfort of Jesus and the love of your family and friends will bring you peace in this sorrowful time. Know that Steve was a good man and touched many lives and he will surely be missed. My family and I will keep you in prayer. They announced on Wed. at the bowling alley of your father passing and I can only imagine the pain you are experiencing in the sudden loss.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
I was so sorry to read of Steve's passing. I knew Steve many, many years ago as a young school boy working at G.O. Carlson's. I worked in Shipping and Steve was my boss, and he looked after me like a son (and I needed it!). This was way back in the late 60's, and he was great to work with, and taught me much. I will never forget the day he and I were working on a railroad car when he had a seizure and held my hand. I was so worried, but he was right back to work within a few days, and happy go lucky. Such a good man, and I pray that Steve's wife and entire family will cherish his memory. I will.
Tom Haas
Downingtown