John Michael Koziel, Sr., “Ziggy”
John Michael ‘Ziggy’ Koziel, Sr., 61, of New Eagle, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 23, 2016 in his home. He was born August 25, 1954 in Uniontown, the son of John Eugene and Rose Marie Moser Koziel, who survive and reside in Uniontown.
John was a 1972 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School. For the past sixteen years, he has been employed by US Steel Clairton Works as a machinist. His memberships include St. Damien of Molokai Church in Monongahela and the International Hot Rod Association. John’s passion was drag racing with his son at Keystone Raceway Park in New Alexandria. He loved spending time with his grandson, John and looked forward to Sunday dinners with his family. He was a tinkerer, very knowledgeable when it came to working on cars and enjoyed listening to classic rock-n-roll.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Kelly Koziel and Anthony Marino; son, John Michael ‘Bubba’ Koziel, Jr. and wife Ericka, all of New Eagle; grandson, John Michael Koziel, III; three sisters and two brothers, Joyce Walters and husband Jim ‘Buck’ of Hopwood, Tom Koziel and Barb Ryan of Uniontown, Bob Koziel and wife Leslie of New Eagle, Patty Perkins and husband Jeff of Uniontown, Lori Mariotti and husband Brian of Connellsville; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Koziel and his sister and brother-in-law, Rose Ann and Wesley ‘Sonny’ Hough.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM in the FRYE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM in St. Damien of Molokai Church with the Rev. George Chortos as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions in John’s memory be made to the Rose Ann Hough Memorial Lunch Award, c/o St. Michael School, 1225 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.