George Kocak , May 22, 1936 — May 27, 2018

George Kocak (Ambridge, Pennsylvania, PA) May 22, 1936 May 27, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
George Kocak Obituary Photo

Birth date: May 22, 1936

Death date: May 27, 2018

Death place: Ambridge, Pennsylvania(PA), USA

Funeral Home: John Syka Funeral Home Inc

George Kocak, 82, of Moon Twp. , died Sunday, May 27, 2018, in UPMC Cranberry Place. He was born May 22, 1936, in Ambridge, to the late Michael and Helen Cicvak Kocak.

He worked for the former J&L Steel Corporation, Aliquippa Works with 30 years of service and was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Ambridge, where he was a pirohy worker for many years. He worked for US Airways for 10 years. After graduating from Ambridge High School in 1954, George went on to become a pitcher in the minor leagues for the New York Giants.

George served his country during peacetime as a proud member of the United States Army. His passions in life included visiting his grandchildren, his many trips to Las Vegas, and he was an avid follower of all the Pittsburgh sports teams; Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife, Lillian Guzan Kocak; two brothers, Michael and John Kocak; and a sister, Mary Narkevic.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Marisa Kocak of Media, Pa. ; three grandsons, Conrad, Dryden and Sawyer Kocak; brother-in-law, Bruce (Sally) Bobick; nieces and nephews, Dr. Carol Narkevic, Donna (Dean) Praskach, Richard (Debbie) Narkevic, Chris (Michelle) Kocak, Lisa (Blaine) Davidson, David (Joann) Kocak, Bridget (David) James and Bryna Bobick; along with numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME INC.

, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. A Parastas service will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. A Panachyda service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a church service at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church with his pastor, Father Mykhaylo Shkyndya officiating.

Full military honors provided by the Beaver County Special Unit and the United States Army will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Chapel. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery. A memorial rosary will be prayed on Sunday, June 3, at 10:20 a.m. prior to the 11 a.m. liturgy at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church dedicated to the memory of George Kocak.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. May his soul through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.

If you found any mistakes, or you would like to add/remove to this obituary, please contact us by email: info@obituary.memorial. We never ask money for this.

death notice George Kocak May 22, 1936 — May 27, 2018

obituary notice George Kocak May 22, 1936 — May 27, 2018

City Ambridge is located in the Pennsylvania. This city is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It has its own architecture, attractions, the beauty of nature which attracts a huge number of tourists.

Ambridge is recognized by the huge number of celebrities born here who have become famous not only in the United States, but all over the world. However, Ambridge is not only famous for its celebrities. This city is also home to a huge number of people, all of whom have their own story to tell. Finding out the story of a public person is easy: just use an Internet search and you will find all the necessary information in front of you. With non-public people, everything is somewhat more complicated: about them not so much information in the public domain, but it still is. For example, using search services, you can learn the history of the deceased person and find his obituary.

Other obituaries from this town

Arthur C Todd Frances A Brodish Dunlap James F Holland Jr William Bill Mogyorosi Genevieve G Chehovits Elizabeth Back Thomas R Stuby Samuel A Fernandez Robert E Hyde Steve F Polacek Raymond G Byrne David Marsick Michael Paul Pinkosky Georgi Ann Pappis Haniotes Regis R Dolnack George Richard Curry Georgi Ann Pappis Haniotes Joanne Hardek Helen I Rejzer Ptak Eva K Moore

This page is a cache taken from the public sources. We do not own or modify obituary in any way. All copyright belongs to the respective owners. Go to funeral home website to view original page.

Share obituary

Search obituaries