Robert J. Kosik

Robert J. Kosik Sr., 78, of Vermilion, passed away at home surrounded by his family, Saturday, January 14, 2012 after a courageous 16 month battle with cancer. He was born February 6, 1933 in Cleveland, OH, and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 7 years moving from Lakewood. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War. Robert worked as a Job Supervisor for Transcon Builders and Owners Management for 40 years retiring in 2005. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and the Catholic War Veterans Post #579. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and especially enjoyed woodworking in his workshop. A perfect day for Bob was a cooler full of fish and relaxing on the patio at his home on Catawba Island. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol Kosik (nee Janosek); daughter, Marilou (Ihor) Suszko of Vermilion; sons, Robert J. (Trish) Kosik Jr. of Amherst and Jeffrey Kosik of Fairview Park; grandchildren who affectionately referred to their grandfather as "Czed": Abby (Gabe) Arnold, Kelton Kosik, Kayley Kosik, Ian Suszko, and Tyler Kosik and great-grandson, Arlis Arnold. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 from 2-8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio where the Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct Military Honors at 7pm. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at 11:30 am followed by a 12 Noon Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Father Ronald Brickner will officiate. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Cap Haitian Dental Institute 628 Main Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089-1047 Or St. Mary Endowment Fund, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089. The Family wishes to extend a special Thank You to New Life Hospice for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.