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Francis Joseph Cozzie

1936 - 2019

Francis Joseph Cozzie obituary, 1936-2019, Cicero, Il

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

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Ritchay Funeral Home - Wisconsin Rapids

1950 12th St South

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Francis Cozzie Obituary

Francis Joseph Cozzie

Born: August 29, 1936

Died: Nov. 26, 2019

Francis "Frank" Joseph Cozzie of Cicero, IL and more recently Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on Nov. 26, 2019. Frank will be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held in the spring of 2020. Information for this event will be shared with family and friends. Burial will take place in National Cemetery.

Frank was born August 29, 1936 in Chicago. After graduation from High School, Frank joined the service and served in the USMC during the Korean War. Frank loved the Marines and was proud of the USMC his entire life. Semper Fi.

Frank is survived by his wife Kay, his sons Bob, Frank, Louie, and Donnie. His daughter Suzy and son in-law John. Many grandchildren and nieces and nephew.

Frank was a gear cutter for Danley Machine in Cicero, Illinois. He enjoyed golfing and bowling when he was younger. Later in life, he loved to fish and go to the casino with his grandsons John and George, and his daughter Suzy and wife Kay.

Frank is preceded in death by his brother Bob and Louie.

Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (715-423-1414) is assisting the family.

Published by Suburban Life Publications from Dec. 5 to Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hard to believe a year has gone by since the Lord took you home Dad. Your new job is to pray for your family and friends until we are reunited again. Love you and miss you

Robert Cozzie

Son

November 29, 2020

11/2020: has it been a year? It seems like so many years have passed since you've left us. Memories flashed by in my mind from when we were little riding Grandpa's horse in the alley on kilbourne Avenue in Chicago. You laughing your head off watching The three stooges while my children were just sitting watching you. How treasured are our memories and we miss you lots but we cherish the times we spend together in this life looking forward to being with you again when the Lord calls us. Be looking for me cuz.... I'll be looking for you. I bet you're happy that the bird is with you. I had to throw that in just to be silly love you cuz I'll probably see you soon. The other Frances Cozzie

Fran Jiracek

Family

November 29, 2020

Kay and Family
So sorry to hear of Franks passing. It was always a joy to see him...he always had a smile to give. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Dawn & Mike Spranger

Dawn & Mike Spranger

December 11, 2019

A part of me died when Frank passed I think of him every day I still see him siting in his chair and wanting to know what I wanted to do. Miss taking rides on Sunday afternoons ordering pizza on Saturdays watching Big Bang Theory and watching the Navy Army game driving to Vegas so many memories.

Kay Cozzie

December 7, 2019

Dear Kay & "Kids". So many happy, goofy, fun many memories. When Great Grandpa Cozzie lived on Kilborn in Chicago, he had a horse and wagon. He would travel the alleys collecting stuff to sell to feed his family. Us grandkids got to ride that poor horse on Sundays. Memories.... Gonna miss ya cuz/bro. We were both named after my father Francis (Frank) Cozzie. Give him a hug for me. Love ya Kay.... I'm always here if you need to talk Love, Frances Cozzie (Francy)

Frances Cozzie-Kelker-Jiracek

December 6, 2019

My heart is broken. My Dad and I were very close. I will miss our fishing trips, our car rides, all the laughs we shared, and just the ability to be able to pick up the phone and share the day and great big hugs. My Dad did so much for me, always had my back even saved my life from a burning building when I was a little kid then went back into the fire to save our dogs. He was always there for me. I will remember him everyday.

Suzy Griffin

December 6, 2019

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