Donald Koby Obituary

Daddy:



Today is the 16th of November and I miss you so much. I hurt so bad inside. It's painful. Yesterday was your 44th anniversary with Mom. We (Ross) went out to dinner with Mom. She told us of so many memories of your Wedding Day. She smiled and had tears in her eyes...She misses you so badly. She loves you so much. She told us what you and her did during that day throughout the day...She told us how she felt getting ready putting on her dress and how she was so excited. She told us that you both left the reception at 3a.m. because you had so much fun... oh Daddy, I love you.



We are taking care of Mom like you told us to. It must be so difficult for her. She is being so strong. I just wish I could hug her for hours....Everything is good between her and I. We have been getting along so good since we all went out to dinner on her birthday, remember that day?...I just wish we had more memories recently like that night...I will always remember that dinner Dad.



I am so proud of you...You were so strong the past few years when I know you felt so weak. Like I always said, keep trying and you'll get stronger and YOU DID! You were walking with that walker and standing strong! Your legs regained the muscles you were so proud of! Your hand was able to squeeze my hand! Your fingers were bending! Your mind was as crisp as ever...and through it all you always had that twinkle in your eyes and that smile! Dad I miss you so much, it hurts....You are an incredible father. I will carry on your memories, laughter and happiness forever.



Thank you dad for all of your support, discipline, encouragement, knowledge, love, our silly arguements, your jokes, your sense of humor, the way you always made me smile, always being straight with me even though you knew it might hurt me a little, but you knew it was only cause you loved me and you were trying to help... especially this past year...and you did help as you know and I know it was all because you loved me!



Phil told me you would always be in my heart and you are...I feel it everyday.



Daddy please let me know your with me from time to time..I will always need you and will always hold on tight to your spirit...I will never forget hugging you that Monday night...Remember when I asked you for a hug, because I needed one and you put your right arm around me so tight?....I still feel you arm Dad...I will always feel that hug...I love you to eternity...

Your Poo-Poo :)

Dear Gloria and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Actually it is everyone's loss. Don was a good man and dear friend. I'm so glad that I had a chance to see him just a few weeks before his passing. He was as I knew him to be...quick-witted and spunky. I'm only sorry that I did not have a chance to make it to the wake. But I am so glad that you were able to find my phone number. For that I will be forever grateful. Cindy, now that you are living in my hometown, I would love if you would stop by to say "hi". If you are ever at 9:30 mass at St. Margaret Mary's, come visit me. I'm the short one in the choir. God bless all of you. I know that Don is shining on us and keeping the angels in stitches.

Take care.

Mary Ann Chase

Gloria:



So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss his happy attitude.

Donald L. MacNeil & Family

Dear Cheryl,



I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend the wake or funeral, but I'm sure you know my heart goes out to you and your family. Hang in there. Rememeber your Dad's loving and fun nature as you go on in life. That's what he would have expected from you.

Love

John Vinci

To my good friend Cheryl and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. And was truly sorry I could not be there with you due to my illness. Remember to stay strong and believe that you now have a angel looking over you. Love You!

Gloria, Ross, and Cindy:



I was very saddened to hear of Don's passing. What a great guy he was! Always smiling, laughing- making us laugh. He could even make a real estate closing funny. Through his humor, I could see his love for his family. I am sorry for your loss.



John Clery

sorry for your loss cheryl,

i won't make the funeral but my

thoughts will be with you. keep

your head up.



love tom

Dearest Gloria, Ross, and Cindy;



Jean and I extend to you our deepest sympathies. Don was undoubtedly my best friend in Hoffman Estates. We are so glad we got to see him in September and that he was in exceptionally good spirits at that time. We will always remember him that way.



Tom and Jean Clark

Dear Gloria and Family:



We were so sad to hear about Don. Steve and I wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.



I have personally known Don for the last 26 years and know he will be fondly remembered by all his friends and business associates. He always had a good joke, could put a smile on your face and was easy to talk to. He was a very honest and ethical businessman. Many a time he would pick up the phone just to call, but somehow knew you needed a friend at that moment. It was sometimes like he had a sixth sense and just knew you needed cheering up.



Our prayers are with you all.



Barb Muff

Gloria & Family;

I am so sad to hear about Don. He is remembered fondly as one of my Frederick Lane memories. He made me laugh everytime I would come over to babysit the kids. Our prayers are with you.

Vern, Kim, Philip & Rachel Link

Gloria and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone at our office misses Don. He used to brighten our days with his good humor.

Dear Gloria and Family,

My deepest sympathy in your loss.

Don had charisma-he was so easy to talk with and his laughter will be

remembered.

May Our Lord give you peace during

this difficult time.

Dear Gloria and family.



I grieve the loss of a friend I have had for 42 years. Remember the Allied Radio days?



I have, and will often fondly remember being a part of the Saturday morning breakfast club, in both Hoffman Estates and Palatine.



May warm fond memories, and especially our Lord, comfort you during these days.





Ray

Koby, I will miss you, my dear friend. My thoughts are with your family at this time. I'm sure the Lord is delighted having you home - enjoying your wondeful sense of humor.

Love,

Joan