Ray Kobza, age 69, of Monroe, affectionately known as “Papa” to friends and family, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St. Vincent’s hospital with his beloved wife of 47 years, Linda (Machia) Kobza, at his side.
Ray was born in Bridgeport to the late Norman & Kate (Galas) Kobza. He attended Harding High School where he excelled at sports as a member of the Presidents football team. Ray served in the Navy from 1963-1966. He spent his career working for United Van Lines and had recently retired after 45 years.
Ray enjoyed the simple things in life such as his garden, dinner with family, the New England Patriots, fishing, boating, classic cars, traveling with family & friends, playing cards, and his “paradise” condo in Florida. His greatest treasures in life were his children and grandchildren. He loved watching his grandchildren cheer, play football, softball, and soccer. Ray was a charming, loving man; generous, with a huge heart. He never thought of himself, but always provided care and protection to whoever needed it most. He was a great cook and would always be willing to engage anyone in political conversation. He will sadly be missed by so many. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital for the care that they provided over the past year.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife Linda, two beloved sons, Ray Jr of Monroe, Joseph and his wife Karen also of Monroe, and daughter-in-law Margaret of Trumbull; his grandson Raymond III, and three granddaughters; Samantha, Hailey, and Madison. He also leaves two sisters; Florence Randolph of Kissimmee Florida, Norma Assenza and her husband Albert of Stratford, two half sisters, Yvonne Sasseville and Doris Place of Massachusetts, and several nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by one brother, Norman, who was survived by his wife, Kathy of Milford, CT. He also leaves his two special buddies Snowflake and Cinnamon.
Friends are invited to greet the family Thursday, March 19, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M with a 7:00pm funeral service at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Ct. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital.
Please visit www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com to make online condolences.
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