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Leonard Kosiek Obituary

Kosiek, Leonard J. former teacher, coach and adminstrator at De La Salle High School. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Kaczka), loving father of Mark (Joan), Timothy (Millie) and Christine (Don) Steadman, dear grandfather of Patrick, Michael, Peter, Kelly and Kevin, fond brother of Max, late Celia LaValle and late Stanley (Sally). Member of SS Peter & Paul BBC and De La Salle Sports Hall of Fame. Funeral services Monday, June 2, at 10 a.m., from Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, 12401 S. Archer Ave., Lemont, IL, (at Derby Rd.), to St. Alphonsus Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Private cremation to follow. Donations to Parkinson Foundation appreciated. Vistiation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. 800-994-7600

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2008.

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david daniels

June 3, 2008

Hi. Mr. Kosiek was my history teacher in either or both my Freshman year and Sophmore years at DeLaSalle. He was a wonderful teacher, and a really decent role model. I will never forget him, and my condolences and wishes for Jesus'
blessings go out to his family.

David Daniels
Class of 1964

Rita Myszkowski

June 3, 2008

Carol and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of fun times spent in Arizona, and especially Len's birthday celebration in the sky box at the White Sox Game. Carol, we are here for you.

love
Chris & Rita Myszkowski

Christine Steadman

June 3, 2008

You were a wonderful and loving father and a great example of how one should try to treat others as we would like to be treated. Thanks for teaching me the value of patience, listening over talking, and always looking to see the good in others. Bring us home a 2008 Cubs WS, with love.

John and Nancy Austin

June 2, 2008

We will miss him. It was his year for the Cubs. Maybe he can pull some stringes in heaven.

Ken/Joseph Pienta

June 2, 2008

My parents and my family extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Kosiek to his family, our old friends. I will never forget his influence on me in the continuation of my education.

Thomas Sargant

June 1, 2008

Mr Kosiek made a positive difference in my life. I will always be grateful.

DeLaSalle Class of 1962

Dan Mulcahy

May 31, 2008

As a member of the SSPPBBC I always had the utmost respect for Len, He was a very classy guy. My condolences to the family.

John & Karen Posluszny

May 31, 2008

Dear Carol & Family,
So sorry to hear of Len's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

bob piatek

May 31, 2008

A kind and gentle man, a good neighbor and listner. He will be missed.

Chuck Zion

May 31, 2008

Thanks for the memories in coaching me in St. Peter & Paul Baseball Club. Rose and I extend our deepest sympathy to all the family.

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