Mr. Michael E. Kosik, 83, of Dupont, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Regional Hospital of Scranton surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Kosik. He was a graduate of  Dupont High School. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by General Dynamics, Eynon.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.

He was a member of the former St. John the Baptist Holy Name Society, the VFW Post 4909, Dupont, the Greater Pittston AMVets, the American Legion Post 585 Duryea, the Dupont Polish Club, the Red Barons Booster Club, and he was a Life Member of Germania Hose Co., Duryea.

He served as Corporal in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. While serving, he received the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and Korean Service Medal.

He loved his sports. He was a season ticket holder to the Red Barons and never missed a game. He loved watching the Phillies and rooted for anyone who played against the Yankees. You knew when a game was on when you heard him yelling at the television.

He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He touched the lives of many. He loved everyone and anyone who knew him loved him. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed. His pride and joy were his great granddaughters. He loved them with all his heart. He loved to dance the polkas with Piper and Pagye. He was happy when people would call just to chat or stop by to see him. People could sit for hours with him just listening to all the stories he had to tell and was quick with a joke. He always had a smile on his face no matter how much pain he was in. He never wanted anyone to worry. He made sure to call his son twice a day to check in. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by daughters, Ann Marie Kosik and Debra Ann Nesgoda. Brothers, Andrew, George, Edward, and John Kosik, Sister in Laws, Theresa Macuga and her husband, Ed, Pauline Vitek and her husband, Jacob, and Ruth Pernot, Brothers in Law, Albert Dunay and his wife, Irene, Michael Dunay and his wife, Anna and William Reese.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years Irene Dunay Kosik
Son, Michael Kosik and his wife, Maureen
Son in Law, Richard Nesgoda
Granddaughter, Heather Pesotini and her husband, Ronald
Grandson Richard Nesgoda and his wife, Nicole
Great granddaughters, Piper and Payge Pesotini
Sophia and Amelia Nesgoda
Brother, Paul Kosik and his wife, Lottie
Sister in Laws, Clara, Marcella, Ann Marie and Helen Kosik
Sister in Laws, Ann Breig and her husband, Ed
Verna Reese
Helen Champi and her husband, Richard
Brother in Laws, Martin Dunay and his wife, Irene
Paul Dunay and wife Anna Mae, Joseph Dunay and wife Bernadine, Bernard Pernot, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A special thank you to Dr. Darlene Dunay, Stephen Vitek, Eucharistic Minister who visited him monthly, Comprehensive Medical Home Care, especially nurse, Chris and therapists, Jackie and Renee, Pittston Twp EMS, and Avoca EMS.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 9:30 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston with the Rev. Peter Tomczak officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. The AMVets will conduct military services Thursday evening at 6:00 pm. and the American Legion Post 585 Duryea will conduct military services at 7:00 pm. The V.F.W. Post 4909 Dupont and the AMVets will conduct military services on Friday morning. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral homes website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Mike and family words can not describe what a wonderful Father Grandfather and Great Granfather he was. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with you in this most difficut time.

Gregory Monforte (about 8 years ago)

Fond memories of cousin Mike. See you in heaven

Janet kosik (about 8 years ago)

I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Alyse Faye Kusmiss-Mchedlishvili (about 8 years ago)

My deepest sympathy to the Kosik family.

Fred A. Pierantoni III (about 8 years ago)

My Condolences to you Irene and the rest of the family My late husband Mickey and Mike worked together at General Dtnamics. Mike became very special to Mickey and to many people I assure God will help you through this RIP Mike

Joan Mc fadden (about 8 years ago)

To Mike and his Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Reading his tribute, what a caring loving Father he was, so full of life. What wonderful memories he left behind, you will cherish them forever. Our prayers are with you and you’re Family.

The De Hass Family (about 8 years ago)

I am so saddened. You always brought a smile to my face. I have such good memories. Rest in Peace Cuz. You will be greatly missed. Say Hello to my dad for me! I know It won't be quiet up there! Love you! One last time Heeeeyyyy Cuz!!!! That was our hello to each other, kept the tradition from my dad! :'(

Sharon Tonte (about 8 years ago)

Rest in Peace Uncle Mickey. You leave behind wonderful memories for so many people. Well done.

Andrew & Janet Kosik (about 8 years ago)

Rest in peace Mickey and may the Fathers peace be with your family.

Ed Klejnowski (about 8 years ago)

Cousin Mickey always had a jovial attitude. My kids only remember him as Santa coming to visit at PopPop Andy's house. He was the perfect Santa in many ways. Our prayers are with you Irene and your family.

Regina and Jack Lukasik (about 8 years ago)

What a lovely tribute, he sounds like a wonderful man. I'm sure he will be deeply missed. May his family and friends find peace in their memories. I am a distant cousin, (Andy's granddaughter), and just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Karen Lukasik Shulman (about 8 years ago)

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