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March 24, 2008
Services
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 8:30 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to St. Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 2-4, 7-9 PM.
Philip Kozak, age 69 of Pompton Lakes died peacefully at home on Monday, March 24, 2008. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
Phil was born in Newark and lived in Oakland before moving to Pompton Lakes. He graduated from Pompton Lakes High School with the class of 1956.
Phil’s professional career started at Hawthorne Chevrolet where he began selling cars. He soon advanced to the commercial truck division. Through hard work and dedication, he built a strong foundation of loyal clients. His success earned him numerous awards over the years. In 2003 Phil moved to Warnock Ford in Morristown where he was able to work side-by-side with his son, Phil, who is also a commercial truck salesman. He was with Warnock for four years before accepting a new position at Meadowlands Ford this past December. Phil’s dedication to his work and his customers found him travelling the east coast, personally delivering many of the vehicles that he sold. He owes his success to the many loyal customers that made his career so enjoyable.
Phil was best known for his passion of fishing and hunting. During the months of April and May, he would always be found on the Hudson River stripper fishing. When fishing the Kingston New York area, he was active in the “Catch and Release” program for the American Littoral Society. He was also a contributing writer for the New Jersey Angler and The Northeast Salt Water Fisherman magazines, where many of his fishing exploits were chronicled.
For the remainder of the fishing season, Phil could be found on the docks of Cape May, conversing with his many fishing buddies and offshore fishing for his favorite fish; the tuna. He loved the competitiveness of tournament fishing and in 1987 he was the winner of the South Florida Fishing Classic, where he bagged the largest dolphin and won the purse. He was aptly known as “Captain” to many who fished with him.
Phil was the founder and president of the National Fishing Association (NFA). His dedication to this association took him to Washington, DC on many occasions in his efforts to protect and rally for the rights of all sport-fishermen on the east coast. His battles in Congress led to new fishing regulations that benefited the salt water sport- fishing industry.
In the fall season you could find Phil hunting with his son, Phil, and son-in-law, George. He especially enjoyed their companionship and that of all his hunting buddies throughout the years.
Phil was a lovable and fun man; a man of many stories and adventures. He lived his life to the fullest, right to the very end.
Phil is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Patricia (nee Riegottie), one son; Philip and his wife Lisa of Oak Ridge, NJ, one daughter; Donna Monarque and her husband George of Oak Ridge, NJ, four grandchildren; Alexandria Monarque, Veronica “Ronnie” Monarque, both of Oak Ridge, NJ, Deena Kozak of Pompton Plains, NJ, and Steven DiPaola of Oak Ridge, NJ, and one half-sister; Patty Kanzler of New York State.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Phil’s name are asked to contribute to the National Fishing Association/Phil Kozak Memorial Fishing Derby, P.O. Box 50, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442-0050.
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Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 8:30 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to St. Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 2-4, 7-9 PM.
March 24, 2008
Services
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 8:30 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to St. Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 2-4, 7-9 PM.
Philip Kozak, age 69 of Pompton Lakes died peacefully at home on Monday, March 24, 2008. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
Phil was born in Newark and lived in Oakland before moving to Pompton Lakes. He graduated from Pompton Lakes High School with the class of 1956.
Phil’s professional career started at Hawthorne Chevrolet where he began selling cars. He soon advanced to the commercial truck division. Through hard work and dedication, he built a strong foundation of loyal clients. His success earned him numerous awards over the years. In 2003 Phil moved to Warnock Ford in Morristown where he was able to work side-by-side with his son, Phil, who is also a commercial truck salesman. He was with Warnock for four years before accepting a new position at Meadowlands Ford this past December. Phil’s dedication to his work and his customers found him travelling the east coast, personally delivering many of the vehicles that he sold. He owes his success to the many loyal customers that made his career so enjoyable.
Phil was best known for his passion of fishing and hunting. During the months of April and May, he would always be found on the Hudson River stripper fishing. When fishing the Kingston New York area, he was active in the “Catch and Release” program for the American Littoral Society. He was also a contributing writer for the New Jersey Angler and The Northeast Salt Water Fisherman magazines, where many of his fishing exploits were chronicled.
For the remainder of the fishing season, Phil could be found on the docks of Cape May, conversing with his many fishing buddies and offshore fishing for his favorite fish; the tuna. He loved the competitiveness of tournament fishing and in 1987 he was the winner of the South Florida Fishing Classic, where he bagged the largest dolphin and won the purse. He was aptly known as “Captain” to many who fished with him.
Phil was the founder and president of the National Fishing Association (NFA). His dedication to this association took him to Washington, DC on many occasions in his efforts to protect and rally for the rights of all sport-fishermen on the east coast. His battles in Congress led to new fishing regulations that benefited the salt water sport- fishing industry.
In the fall season you could find Phil hunting with his son, Phil, and son-in-law, George. He especially enjoyed their companionship and that of all his hunting buddies throughout the years.
Phil was a lovable and fun man; a man of many stories and adventures. He lived his life to the fullest, right to the very end.
Phil is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Patricia (nee Riegottie), one son; Philip and his wife Lisa of Oak Ridge, NJ, one daughter; Donna Monarque and her husband George of Oak Ridge, NJ, four grandchildren; Alexandria Monarque, Veronica “Ronnie” Monarque, both of Oak Ridge, NJ, Deena Kozak of Pompton Plains, NJ, and Steven DiPaola of Oak Ridge, NJ, and one half-sister; Patty Kanzler of New York State.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Phil’s name are asked to contribute to the National Fishing Association/Phil Kozak Memorial Fishing Derby, P.O. Box 50, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442-0050.
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