Joseph Anthony Kozon
Joseph Anthony “Joe” Kozon, 90, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 11, 2017 at the Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1927 in Nanticoke, Penn. to Ignacz and Rose (Karz) Kozon. On Aug. 27, 1949 he married Geraldine Buffo who survives. He was a WWII US Navy veteran.
He was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.
Joe is survived by his wife of 68 years Jerry Kozon of Syracuse; four sons, Michael Kozon of Maumelle, Ark.; Edward (Linda) Kozon of Naperville, Ill.; Joseph (Patricia) Kozon of Muncie; and John (Kristi) Kozon of Syracuse; one daughter: Elizabeth (Ron) Schickel of Foley, Ala.; 13 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
He was preceded by all six of his brothers.
A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Syracuse with Father Andrew Nazareth officiating. Military honors will follow the mass at the church. Burial will be Tuesday at the Abraham Lincoln cemetery in Elwood, Ill.
Memorial Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607