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Edward J "Ed" Kosinski

5 Apr 1940 – 17 Aug 2013

Birth5 Apr 1940
Death17 Aug 2013
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115757150

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Edward J. 'Ed' Kosinski, 73, of Grand Island died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at his home with his family at his side. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Father Todd Philipsen will officiate. To honor Ed's wishes, cremation will take place following the service. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00. Ed's favorite team was the Huskers, and all are asked to wear 'Husker Red' to the visitation. Ed was born April 5, 1940 in rural Greeley County, to Frank and Dorothy (Smollen) Kosinski. Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, LaRaine; sons, Steve Kosinski and David Kosinski; and daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Andrew Walters; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Mary Ann Kosinski; and sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Boswell, Leona Miller and Barbara and Larry Bosak, all of Grand Island. Also left to cherish his memory are eight grandchildren, Kyle, Wade, Kaylee, Kassie, Summer, Abby, Braiden and Madilen and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald Kosinski. Ed grew up in Grand Island, receiving his education at Belgrade Grade School, St. Mary's Primary School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to LaRaine Dymek on October 14, 1961 in St. Mary's Cathedral and the couple made Grand Island their home. Ed was employed by Chief Industries for 15 years, and was plant manager for five. He then owned and operated Eddy Liquor on Eddy Street for twelve years. Prior to his retirement in 2009, Ed was employed at Filter Specialist Inc. where he had the nickname "Candy Man". He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was a fan of the New Orleans Saints, but an especially avid Husker Football fan and loved the football parties at his daughter's home, bringing his famous chili. Known for his quirky sense of humor, he would answer a request with, "You owe me 50 cents.". However, Ed was always willing to put others needs before his own. He could turn any situation into something positive and had the right answer for any problem. A devoted husband and father, Ed also adored his grandchildren. A gentle giant is gone too soon…we will miss you 'Papa'.

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