Obituary of Walter Kozecke

Walter Kozecke Walter Kozecke, 84 of Endicott, NY went through the Gates of Heaven to rest in the Lord's arms, on Friday, December 13, 2013. Walter was born to the late Harry Kozecke (Kositsky) and Anna Kissell in 1929. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Kozecke; one sister Viginia Kozecke, of Endicott and his children and their spouses: Walter M. (Marilyn) Kozecke of Ketchikan Alaska, Rebecca (Thomas) Fetcho of Kirkwood NY, Emalie (Michael) Williams of Endicott, Chris (Diane) Kozecke of Endwell , Anita (John) Bartlett of Oriskany NY, Wendy (Joe) Hammerle of Muskegon MI; 16 grandchildren: Eric & Scott Kozecke; Ralph Barton, Elena Worthley, & Luke Fetcho; Derrick, Dawn, & Brett Bartlett; Daryl, Adam, & Noah Kozecke; Eric & Jake (Jen) Bartlett; and Joey, Cody, & Dustin Hammerle. Also surviving were 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his special canine companion Rocky. He was pre-deceased by 9 siblings. Walter worked for the NYS Railroad system followed by many years of employment with George Industries until he retired in 1992. Walter was an avid fisherman and hunter; he truly loved the outdoors. He was notorious for the excuse "my watch stopped working" when the fish were biting. Most of all, Walter was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather & brother. A special thanks to all the doctors who cared for our Husband & Father and thanks to the dedicated staff from Lourdes Hospice Program. Calling hours will be held at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St. Endicott, NY on Monday December 16th from 5 to 7 pm. A religious service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday December 17th at 10am. Burial will be held in the Vestal Hills Cemetery, Vestal NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Walter to the Lourdes Hospice program, or Holy Nativity Lutheran Church.