Christine M. Kozak

Christine M. Kozak, who was born on May 12, 1932, passed away on October 19, 2026.

Christine was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She met her future husband Henry, and they were married in Toronto in 1952. They immediately settled in Fort Worth, Texas where Henry was employed. She was a homemaker raising their two daughters and then worked for many years as an ophthalmology assistant until their retirement. In 1990 they made Port Charlotte, Florida their permanent home. Christine will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who took great pride in her home and in caring for those around her. Devout in her faith, she was deeply involved with her church and remained an active member of San Antonio Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, Florida. Her life was a testament to selfless service, leaving a lasting impact through her devoted work with Kitchen Angels and the Emmaus Women's Ministry. Alongside her dedication to faith, family, and service, Christine found enjoyment in life’s simple pleasures, especially playing Bingo, the occasional scratch-off and socializing with friends and family.

Family was at the heart of Christine’s life. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Albert) Gray, and Cynthia Bettis. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Sarah (Stephen) Geiger, John (Sarah) Warren, Phillip Bettis, Angela (Jacob) Hutcheson, Carolyn (Nick) Reyes, and Andrew Gray. Her brother Stan (MaryAnn) Chadwick. She is also survived by four great granddaughters Bailey, Kylie and Teegan Geiger, Sydney Hutcheson and a host of other family members and friends who will cherish her memory and carry her love forward.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry V. Kozak; her parents, John & Helen Czajka; her grandson, Thomas Bettis; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jenny (Alex) Phillips, and Bonnie (Bill) Sorokolit.

Christine’s life was marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community. She will be remembered with love, gratitude, and lasting affection by all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 9th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Getzville (Williamsville), New York. Interment will be held following the service at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Cheektowaga, New York.