Francis "Frank" Kosich

Francis “Frank” X. Kosich, 65, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 13, 2022 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he has lived in New Britain since 2006. A graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, he graduated from Temple University, received his Masters Degree from Webster University and was also a graduate of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Frank, an Iraqi War veteran and proud Airborne Jumpmaster, retired after a 30-year career as a Colonel from the U.S. Army. Among his roles he served as Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Far East District in Korea and Deputy Commander of the Gulf Region District in 2005, tasked with rebuilding Iraq at the time. After his retirement, Frank headed to Qatar for several years where he built the infrastructure the world will see this November for the World Cup, then to New York City where he was the Resident Engineer overseeing the construction of the 2nd Avenue Subway and then to Honolulu where he spent the last several years building that city’s new elevated rail line. After returning home, he began working remotely on a rail project in Toronto as he transitioned to his proudest role, Grandpop. An active member of St. Ann Church in New Britain, he served as a lector and was a prominent actor in the church’s annual Passion Play, often recruiting family to fill up the cast. In his free time, Frank enjoyed playing golf, reading, traveling, spending time with his family and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Francis J. Kosich and Teresa (O’Neill) Kosich. Surviving are two sons, Francis Kosich II and his wife Jennifer of Watertown, CT; and Joseph Kosich currently of Kissimmee, FL; a daughter, Kristen “Krispy” Kosich of New York City; two brothers, Joseph Kosich and his wife Theresa of South Hampton, PA; and John Kosich and his wife Stacey of Shaker Heights, OH; two sisters, Teresa Fitzpatrick and her husband Kevin of Doylestown, PA; and Mary Connelly and her husband Bill of Feasterville, PA; two grandchildren, Sullivan and Estelle Kosich. In addition, his former wife and close friend Laurie Kosich, brother-in-law Joseph Calvo and his wife Tracey; and sister-in-law Joan Gialluca and her husband Bill, and many nieces and nephews. There are physical things that will stand in time as a testament to his work but his legacy will live on in his children, his grandchildren, his large family and in his countless friends. The latter a group that stretches literally all over the world- HOOAH! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 19th, 10:30 AM at St. Ann Church of St. Joachim Parish, North Street, New Britain. Please go DIRECTLY to the church for the mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are Thursday August 18th, from 4 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, or to the New Britain Pound Pals in honor of Frank’s dog Roxy. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Francis "Frank" Kosich

January 1, 1957 - August 13, 2022

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January 1, 1957 - August 13, 2022

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