George L. Kozak

KOZAK, GEORGE L. 75, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home in Brockton. He was born April 24, 1942 in Norwood MA to George L. and Veronica (Utorka) Kozak. He was the eldest of three children. George attended Norwood Public Schools and graduated from Norwood High School, where he played ice hockey. He attended the New Preparatory School in Cambridge and then went on to a great hockey career at Norwich University in Northfield, VT and also served in the Cadet Corps. After graduation from Norwich he took a teaching position at New Prep and was the Asst. Hockey Coach. His career included a scouting position with the New York Rangers, Asst. coach and Director of Player Personnel with the Nashville Knights and the Pensacola Ice Pilots. He not only developed some hockey players but he served as their friend and mentor. He would teach them values and also nurturing them to be fine and responsible men. He had a special ability  to help young men and women on the right path in life. His last career move was becoming a mathematics teacher at Brockton High School. He truly liked and cared about youngsters and those feeling were reciprocated. He had a generous heart that touched so many young people. He was honored by Norwich University in 2015 being named to the Athletic Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Poore of Laconia, NH and Nancy Anchukaitis of Wrentham. Devoted longtime partner and love Fran Flynn of Hollbrook. Also uncle of , Jennifer Cheesbrough, Haley Anchukaitis, Eric Poore, Christopher Poore, and Brett Anchukaitis. Brother in law of Tom Estes and Tony Anchukaitis. He loved all his nieces and nephews and was especially proud of Brett who graduated from Norwich University. George accomplished so much in his life and touched so many people with his guidance, support, kindness and love. In return everyone loved Koze. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, Saturday July 8, 2017 at 9am followed by a funeral mass at 10am in St. Mary's Church E. Walpole, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Friday July 7, 2017 from 4-8pm. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery Norwood.

Visitation:
1248 Washington St
1248 Washington St, Norwood, MA, 02062
Friday July 7, 2017 4-8pm