Obituary of Paul William Kosciow
Woodstock-Paul William Kosciow "Pope Paul", "Hey Hey", passed away peacefully at his beloved Quasset Lake with his daughter Judy and son-in-law Travis and his 'best friend" cat Bella Bella Maria just as he wished January 11 2011. Born July 29 1921 in Providence RI. Son of Nicholas and Florence (Puhacz) Kosciow. Widower of Josephine Vallen who passed away October 7 1992.
Paul graduated from Central High in Providence June 1939. He was inducted into the Army October 10 1942. He served in the 3263rd 9M Truck Company which was attached to the 3rd Army in the European theater. Paul was part of the famous supply force that kept Patton's tanks rolling to the ultimate defeat of Germany. He was part of Americas "Greatest Generation" which will be sorely missed. He attained the rank of Corporal. Paul retired from Fafnir Bearing Co. in New Britain CT after 32 years of employment. He was very active in the American Legion Benson-Flugel Post 111 Woodstock CT. He served as Past Commander and Chaplain for the 4th District. The American Legion family and its charities were a great passion of Paul's as was his beloved family and friends. Paul loved to dance at varied American Legion Posts throughout New England where he created many loving friendships. He loved all four legged animals that he kindly referred to as "babies".
Paul is survived by his daughter Judy Sirrine and his son-in-law Travis Sirrine of Woodstock, 1 brother Steve R. Kostiv of N. Attleboro, MA., 2 sisters Olga M. Piazza of Sherman Oaks, CA. and Helen Hubbard of Riverside RI. He was the brother of the late Pauline Fuini. Many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly also survive Paul. Paul was a kind, gentle, accepting, compassionate man who loved everyone in his life strongly.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to NECCOG Animal Shelter Dayville, CT. or The Benson-Flugel American Legion Post 111 Woodstock, CT. Calling hours will be Friday January 14 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday January 15 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at The Most Holy Trinity Church Pomfret, CT. Burial at St. Ann's Cemetery Cranston, RI with Military Honors. To share a memory, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
