Obituary of Michael Kosalek

Michael E. Kosalek Of Endicott Michael Kosalek, 24 of Endicott, died suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at his home. Michael will always be remembered as being a big-hearted man who always had an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. He cherished the moments spent with his family and friends, especially his best friend, his mother, Julie. Michaels presence could brighten any room and he could always make everyone around him smile. Michael was very passionate about his family and friends, and leaves behind his mother and stepfather. Julie I. and Henry W. Champion, Endicott; his father and stepmother, Michael and Deborah K. Kosalek, Binghamton; brother, Matthew Kosalek, Apalachin; nephew, Dexter M. Kosalek, Apalachin; niece, Allie Rose Kosalek, Apalachin, grandmother, Judy Chaffee, Warren Center, Pa; aunt, Lorrie and uncle, Tracy, North Carolina; Christian and Jeffery; uncle, John Chaffee, Rome, PA; uncle, Fred Chaffee, Alaska; uncle, Shep Chaffee, Warren Center, PA; stepsister, Courtney R. Kosalek, Binghamton; brother, Tyler D. Kosalek, Binghamton; grandfather, Frances R. Kosalek, Vestal; aunt and uncle, Ruth and Tim Neville, Ephrada, PA; uncle, Doug C. Kosalek, Endicott; uncle and aunt, Jim and Elaine Kosalek, York, PA; uncle and aunt, Dave and Jill Kosalek, Coopersburg, PA; stepgrandfather, Richard Champion, Montrose; stepgrandmother, Rosemary Champion; stepaunts and uncles, David and Beth Nice, Montrose, Mike and Lisa Kimble, Florida, Patti Roberts, Florida; John and Linda Champion, Whitney Point, and Richard Champion, Jr.; special friends, Kyle Jones ( Mike Jones), Jodd Farr, Uncle Bob Ostrander, Little Meadows, and Crystal Rogers. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Fred E. Chaffee; an uncle, Jeff Chaffee; his grandmother, Dawn H. Kosalek and a special friend, Rammey Knap. The funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, Inc, 300 E. Main St., Endicott. Friends and family are invited to share stories and memories. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Although Michael can no longer be with us in person, he will continue to live in our hearts, minds and souls and he will be deeply missed by many people. Memorial contributions may be made in care of Julie Champion, 513 Grant St., Endicott, NY 13760