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1944
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2020
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Francis Kocik Obituary
Binghamton - Rev. Frank W. Kocik, Parochial Vicar at St. Mary of the Assumption Church and St. Paul's Church of Binghamton, died on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas J. and Josephine (Stirpe) Kocik, brother James, and niece Kim Snider; sister-in-law Dorothy Kocik. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Kocik; brothers Thomas F., John (Linda), and Richard Kocik; nephews Rev. Thomas M. Kocik, KHS, and Michael (Kate) Kocik; nieces Dare Marie (Erik) LaSalle, Jamie (Clayton) Culp, Elizabeth (Jon) Zimmerman; grandnephews Ryan (Samantha) Snider, Calvin and Julian Culp, Wally Zimmerman; grandnieces Isabella, Wylie and Fenway LaSalle, Nola Mae Culp, Parker Zimmerman; step-grandnephews William and Troy Bauma; great-grandniece and -nephew Shae Marie and Bronx Snider.
Fr. Kocik graduated from Binghamton North High School and then studied for the priesthood at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, NJ. He was ordained a Priest on May 17, 1976 at St. Bridget's in Glassboro, NJ, ministered in the Diocese of Camden 1976-1980, and was Parochial Vicar and Administrator of St. Patrick of the Island in Pincourt, Quebec 1980-2004 He then moved back to his home in Binghamton to serve at St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Paul's Parishes.
Fr. Kocik's body will be taken to St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Binghamton on Thursday, December 10, with the Welcoming of the Body at 4:00 pm. Visitation will follow until 7 PM, followed by a Vigil Service. All COVID-19 restrictions will be in place: Face coverings and social-distancing protocol will be followed; therefore, a limited number of people will be allowed in the church at a time. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately on Friday at 9:30 AM with the Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse, as the main celebrant, with Rev. Thomas Kocik, Fr. Frank's nephew, concelebrating along with other local clergy. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Livestream of the service will be available on www.sheafuneralhome.com/obituaries/kocik.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Paul's Church Refurbishment Fund in Fr. Kocik's memory.
Arrangements are in the care of the THOMAS J. SHEA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Peggy deml
December 2, 2024
Rest in Peace, my friend
Tom and Pam Pasquale
December 12, 2020
Butch, John, Rick and Loretta. Just heard the sad news about Father Frank. Pam and I send our heartfelt condolences at this hard time.
Al and Linda Lake
December 10, 2020
God rest your beautiful soul, Father Frank! We will never forget you! You were always there when we needed you, and your faith was sincere and pure.
Peggy Deml
December 10, 2020
Father Franc was one of a kind. Large steps to follow. God Bless you
December 10, 2020
He was God’s gift to our Parish. RIP
Kathy and Skip Karl
December 10, 2020
Dear Butch, Loretta, Johnny and Rickie and families, we are so sad to hear of Frankie's passing. He was a very special cousin to us and brother to you and will be missed by many. We send our love and condolences to you at this time. Wish we could be there with you. RIP Father Frank!
Dr. Michael kinney
December 10, 2020
To the Kocik Family, I was extremely shocked and saddened to learn of Father Kocik's passing last weekend. I was the choir director at St. Mary's for 12 years, soon after he began his ministry at the church, and I came to know him as a wonderful and deeply caring priest who had a great sense of humor. His homilies were to the point and very profound and certainly gave me a great deal to contemplate. There will be a long-lasting deep void in my heart for "Father Frank" but I am comforted in believing that I think he knew how grateful I was to him for bringing me closer to Jesus as I received the Eucharist from his hands. From, the heart...
Judi Gabello Sackett
December 10, 2020
Dear Loretta, John and the rest of the Kocik Family, Our deepest condolences at the passing of Father Frank. He was a faithful servant of God and a wonderful friend. He will deeply be missed by Mike and I. God Bless You All. Judi.
Frank Tedeschi
December 10, 2020
Dear Kocik family,
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I have many fond memories of our friendship and time together at Binghamton North High, those many years ago. When I later heard that he had a vocation to the priesthood, I was not surprised. His goodness and grace were evident even as a young man.
Thoughts and prayers,
Frank Tedeschi
New York, New York
Karen O'Neil
December 10, 2020
Father Frank was one of a kind. We ( St. Paul's & Mary's ) will never have another like him. to the point and the greatest one liner's ever. I will miss him and his wonderful sense of humor. God Speed Father!
Bob Callahan
December 10, 2020
John and Family ,we are so sorry bro read that father Frank has passed to his loving God at this time. I am sure you all have fond memories of his faithful life to Christ. Your in our prayers, Sincerely,Bob and Joanne Callahan
Antoinette Gaska
December 10, 2020
Dear Kocik family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all you at such a difficult time. We will miss Father Kocik, may he rest in peace.
With sympathy,
The Gaska family.
Anthony Romeo
December 10, 2020
Dear Tom, John/Linda, Ricky, and Loretta, so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Frank. By his stature and devout actions, he was the “standard” to which all altar boys at St Mary’s of the Assumption tried to emulate, growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s. His vocation took it even farther, giving so much hope and comfort to so many. A few years ago, when I was visiting in Binghamton, I had the good fortune to say hello to him prior to mass. Peace...
Ted & Annette (Pflug) Cook
December 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Kocik Family, many memories living on Hawley Street, loved the Patio get togethers with all Of you, We wish we were there with the family to support the family.
Joe & Louise Stillittano
December 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers to all during this holiday season. May he rest in peace.
ANTONETTE CAPOZZI
December 9, 2020
Johnny, Linda and Family, Sorry to hear of Father Frank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
TJ and Antonette
Desimone brothers
December 9, 2020
To Johnny and family. I was so sad to hear the news at mass Sunday. I will miss him not giving the community the sacraments. He always told it like it is and God bless him for that gift. May God give him eternal peace.
Mary Ellen Meskell
December 9, 2020
Dear John, so sorry to read of your brother’s passing. I remember him saying Mass on Sunday afternoons when I would go to St. Mary’s. Although I never met him he seemed like a very devout and holy man. Take care.
Antony Winn
December 9, 2020
He helped me in high school and with my family. I will forever be grateful for God placing him in my life
Rich & Diane (Ruffo) Luftig
December 9, 2020
Rich and I send our sincerest condolences to Loretta, Rick, John, Butch and all the Kocik family. Your Mom, Dad, Fr. Frank and all the Kocik family have always been a bright spot in my life.
Dino Gaetani
December 9, 2020
Dear Kocik family, sorry to hear of Fr. Frank's passing. May thoughts and prayers be with you all.
Carole Hutchings
December 9, 2020
To Loretta and family, we are so sorry to hear about Fr Franks passing. Our
Prayers and thoughts are with
It's all of you including prayers for Tommy and Josie at this time. Love you all
Carole and Bob Hutchings
Bob Pflug
December 9, 2020
To the entire Kocik family my deepest condolences on the passing of your brother many memories on hawley street may he rest in peace.
Louis & Isabel Montone
December 9, 2020
Kocik Family,
So very sorry to hear of Fathers passing. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Theresa DeSantis
December 9, 2020
Fr. was a very good man of God he always said it the way it was no beating around thee bush i loved him for his honesty and compassion he always demonstrated i will miss seeing him around church may he pray for us now rip Fr. Frank
Linnette Vasisko and Family
December 8, 2020
John,
So sorry to hear about your brother, Father Francis. Please know that all of your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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