Eugene R. Kozash

Eugene R. Kozash, age 84, passed away in Cooley Dickinson Hospital on January 3, 2025. He was born in Northampton, MA on January 28, 1940, the son of Edward and Agnes L. (Gnatek) Kozash.  Eugene attended public schools in Northampton and graduated from NHS.  He entered the Navy right after and served on two submarines- the Barbel, then the Diablo.

Following service duties, he joined his brother, Edward, in his Heating Business in Northampton. After some years, Gene branched out to other Heating and Plumbing Companies in the area. During his working years, he achieved five licenses starting with Oil Burner, Journeyman Gasfitter, Refrigeration Technician, Sprinkler Fitter, and lastly Master Gasfitter. He retired from the business in 2006. 

Gene met and married Barbara Dodge (Bobbie) in 1981 and made their home in Easthampton since 1983. Together they have enjoyed extensive travels to South America, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Belgium, Holland, and the United States. They also enjoyed camping adventures for many years. During these vacations, Gene has done Ziplining, Parasailing, Skydiving, Scuba diving and many Horsebacks rides on the beaches. In winter months he enjoyed Down-Hill Skiing in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

He was very creative in building many birdhouses for home, planter carts, fences, etc. This will be missed greatly. 

He is survived by his wife Barbara (Bobbie). He was predeceased by a brother Edward.

Eugene will be buried in Agawam Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors January 16th. at 2. 00pm.  The family will receive friends at the Mitchell Funeral Home January   16th from 11 a.m. to 1.00p.m.

Memorial Contributions in Eugene's memory may be made to: Dakin Humane Society.

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