George Kozickie

GEORGE KOZICKIE, age 89; beloved husband of Barbara (nee Nadwodny) for 63 years; loving father of Robert Kozickie (Lisa), George Kozickie, and Irene Jernejcic (Allen); devoted grandfather of Aaron Kozickie, Zachary Jernejcic, Kyle Jernejcic, and Hailey Jernejcic, step granddaughter, Mackenzie Griffin; brother of Evelyn, Martha, Helen and the late Katy, Mary, Frankie, Martin, Paul, Margie, and Andrew, step brother of Michael, Anna, Joseph, John, Stanley, and Anthony; uncle and friend of many. George was a proud U.S.  Air Force veteran. He was also a member of the American Legion post 469. He was retired from General Motors after 33 1/2 years. He enjoyed horse racing, WWE wrestling, fishing, listening to polkas, playing games, and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org . Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas More Parish, 4170 N Amber Dr, Brooklyn, Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 from 3-7 p.m.