Stephen C. Kozar, Jr., 89 of Monaca passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver surrounded by the love of his family. Born April 1, 1928, he was a son of the late Stephen C, Sr. and Anna (Zindren ) Kozar.A 1946 graduate of Monaca High School, Steve had a passion forContinue Reading
Stephen C. Kozar, Jr., 89 of Monaca passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver surrounded by the love of his family. Born April 1, 1928, he was a son of the late Stephen C, Sr. and Anna (Zindren ) Kozar.A 1946 graduate of Monaca High School, Steve had a passion for sports, playing basketball, baseball, and excelled in football while in school. His love for sports continued through the years as a little league coach and umpire. He followed the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and most recently the Pittsburgh Penguins with their recent win of the Stanley Cup.Stephen was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca and a retiree of the former Pittsburgh Screw and Bolt, Monaca, and later Allied Security.Steve proudly served his country as a World War II Army Veteran.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Phillip and Joseph.Stephen is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna DiMatteo Kozar, his children; Philip(Kathleen)Kozar of Michigan, Roseann Kozar Calcaterra of McKees Rocks, and Diana(Harold)Swan of Monaca. Five grandchildren; Mark(Pam), Ryan(Katelynn), Annamarie, Heather, and Chelsea. Four great grandchildren; Alana, Ava, Brayden, and Zeke.Friends will be received on Friday, July 7 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where prayers will be offered on Saturday at 8:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 am in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. Entombment will follow at Beaver Cemetery with full military honors by the Beaver County Special Unit at 10:15 am.A special thanks to Dr. Jasma and his staff, the nurses, caregivers, and aides who cared for him at his home.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.
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