John W. "Koko" Kokocinski, 60, of 81 Killdeer Island Road, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, while working in Worcester.
He leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Marilyn E. "Lynn" Kokocinski; a son, John D. Kokocinski and his wife Jillian of Oxford; a daughter, Keri L. Tremblay and her husband Jonathan of Woodstock, CT; two granddaughters, Talia and Kaelyn Tremblay; a brother, Retired State Police Lieutenant William Kokocinski and his wife Denise of Charlton; two sisters, Bernice Courtemanche and her husband Robert of Webster and Susan Kokocinski of Sturbridge; a brother-in-law, David Meagher and his wife Lyn of Webster; a sister-in-law, Donna Lagano and her husband Larry of Oakley, CA; many nephews and nieces. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of his third grandchild this October.
He was born in Worcester, a son of John A. and Florence M. (Morin) Kokocinski and was a lifelong resident of Webster. He attended Bartlett High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Fire Science from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester.
He was proud that he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He received many awards and attained the rank of Corporal.
Mr. Kokocinski was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Worcester for the past 32 years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where he served as a collector every week. He belonged to the Polish American Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans. He was on the Board of Directors of the Worcester Postal Credit Union. He enjoyed playing golf and was currently in the Thursday evening league at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. He loved yard work and gardening. His family was his pride and joy.
"Koko" lived life knowing what was most important – his family. He lived by the words: "Always remember what is important in life is not the material things; it's the love of family and the memories you leave behind."
The funeral will be held Friday, August 29, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors. The Calling hours are from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, August 28, in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to either Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 East Main St., or to Saint Anne's Elementary School, 12 Day St., PO Box 818, both in Webster, MA 0l570.
He leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Marilyn E. "Lynn" Kokocinski; a son, John D. Kokocinski and his wife Jillian of Oxford; a daughter, Keri L. Tremblay and her husband Jonathan of Woodstock, CT; two granddaughters, Talia and Kaelyn Tremblay; a brother, Retired State Police Lieutenant William Kokocinski and his wife Denise of Charlton; two sisters, Bernice Courtemanche and her husband Robert of Webster and Susan Kokocinski of Sturbridge; a brother-in-law, David Meagher and his wife Lyn of Webster; a sister-in-law, Donna Lagano and her husband Larry of Oakley, CA; many nephews and nieces. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of his third grandchild this October.
He was born in Worcester, a son of John A. and Florence M. (Morin) Kokocinski and was a lifelong resident of Webster. He attended Bartlett High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Fire Science from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester.
He was proud that he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He received many awards and attained the rank of Corporal.
Mr. Kokocinski was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Worcester for the past 32 years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where he served as a collector every week. He belonged to the Polish American Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans. He was on the Board of Directors of the Worcester Postal Credit Union. He enjoyed playing golf and was currently in the Thursday evening league at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. He loved yard work and gardening. His family was his pride and joy.
"Koko" lived life knowing what was most important – his family. He lived by the words: "Always remember what is important in life is not the material things; it's the love of family and the memories you leave behind."
The funeral will be held Friday, August 29, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors. The Calling hours are from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, August 28, in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to either Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 East Main St., or to Saint Anne's Elementary School, 12 Day St., PO Box 818, both in Webster, MA 0l570.
John W. "Koko" Kokocinski, 60, of 81 Killdeer Island Road, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, while working in Worcester.
He leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Marilyn E. "Lynn" Kokocinski; a son, John D. Kokocinski and his wife Jillian of Oxford; a daughter, Keri L. Tremblay and her husband Jonathan of Woodstock, CT; two granddaughters, Talia and Kaelyn Tremblay; a brother, Retired State Police Lieutenant William Kokocinski and his wife Denise of Charlton; two sisters, Bernice Courtemanche and her husband Robert of Webster and Susan Kokocinski of Sturbridge; a brother-in-law, David Meagher and his wife Lyn of Webster; a sister-in-law, Donna Lagano and her husband Larry of Oakley, CA; many nephews and nieces. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of his third grandchild this October.
He was born in Worcester, a son of John A. and Florence M. (Morin) Kokocinski and was a lifelong resident of Webster. He attended Bartlett High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Fire Science from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester.
He was proud that he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He received many awards and attained the rank of Corporal.
Mr. Kokocinski was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Worcester for the past 32 years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where he served as a collector every week. He belonged to the Polish American Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans. He was on the Board of Directors of the Worcester Postal Credit Union. He enjoyed playing golf and was currently in the Thursday evening league at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. He loved yard work and gardening. His family was his pride and joy.
"Koko" lived life knowing what was most important – his family. He lived by the words: "Always remember what is important in life is not the material things; it's the love of family and the memories you leave behind."
The funeral will be held Friday, August 29, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors. The Calling hours are from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, August 28, in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to either Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 East Main St., or to Saint Anne's Elementary School, 12 Day St., PO Box 818, both in Webster, MA 0l570.
He leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Marilyn E. "Lynn" Kokocinski; a son, John D. Kokocinski and his wife Jillian of Oxford; a daughter, Keri L. Tremblay and her husband Jonathan of Woodstock, CT; two granddaughters, Talia and Kaelyn Tremblay; a brother, Retired State Police Lieutenant William Kokocinski and his wife Denise of Charlton; two sisters, Bernice Courtemanche and her husband Robert of Webster and Susan Kokocinski of Sturbridge; a brother-in-law, David Meagher and his wife Lyn of Webster; a sister-in-law, Donna Lagano and her husband Larry of Oakley, CA; many nephews and nieces. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of his third grandchild this October.
He was born in Worcester, a son of John A. and Florence M. (Morin) Kokocinski and was a lifelong resident of Webster. He attended Bartlett High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Fire Science from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester.
He was proud that he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He received many awards and attained the rank of Corporal.
Mr. Kokocinski was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Worcester for the past 32 years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where he served as a collector every week. He belonged to the Polish American Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans. He was on the Board of Directors of the Worcester Postal Credit Union. He enjoyed playing golf and was currently in the Thursday evening league at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. He loved yard work and gardening. His family was his pride and joy.
"Koko" lived life knowing what was most important – his family. He lived by the words: "Always remember what is important in life is not the material things; it's the love of family and the memories you leave behind."
The funeral will be held Friday, August 29, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors. The Calling hours are from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, August 28, in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to either Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 East Main St., or to Saint Anne's Elementary School, 12 Day St., PO Box 818, both in Webster, MA 0l570.
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