A Celebration of the Life of

Ramon Joseph Kotovsky, Sr.June 2, 1926 – February 21, 2014

Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory

Ramon Joseph Kotovsky, Sr.June 2, 1926 – February 21, 2014

Funeral Mass Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church

Greensboro, Georgia

Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

Rev. G. Philip Ryan Officiating

Ramon Kotovsky, Joe's son in Department 1A, has seen action in both theaters of war. He was home on a short leave a while ago and told of seeing action in Europe. He is now somewhere in the Pacific--on the way to Japan. Following is a poem written by Ramon's mother in honor of her son:

Goodnight my son, wherever you are, on land, or sea or shores afar,

May the Lord watch over you during this night and bring dreams that are free from worry and fright.

May the dawn soon appearwhen we hear each one cheer.

The world conflict's most over and peace is so near.Goodnight my Son Goodnight.

With Love, Mother

A Celebration of the Life ofRamon Joseph Kotovsky, Sr. Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

Celebrant: Rev. G. Philip Ryan

INTRODUCTORY RITE Entrance Song Be Not AfraidLITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading Wisdom 3: 1-9 Joe Zajac, nephewResponsorial Psalm Psalm 23 – The Lord is My ShepherdSecond Reading Romans 6: 3-4, 8-9 Kimberly Peters, granddaughterAlleluia From the Celtic MassGospel John 14: 1-6Homily Fr. Philip RyanGeneral Intercessions LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Song Amazing GraceGift Bearers Debra DoorenBos, daughter Tom Kotovsky, sonEucharistic Prayer Communion Song I Am the Bread of LifeFinal Thoughts Karen DempseyFINAL COMMENDATION Song of Farewell Closing Song On Eagle’s Wings

Pianist: Mr. Peter Faletti

The family thanks the many friends and relatives who have offered their love and support. Everyone is welcome to come downstairs to the Sacred Heart Social Hall for a reception immediately following the Mass. The Kotovsky family will greet you at the reception.

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Ramon Joseph Kotovsky, Sr.Ramon Joseph Kotovsky, Sr., age 87, of Lake Oconee in Greene County, died Friday, February 21, 2014. He passed away peacefully in Nokomis, Florida with his daughter, Debbie and husband Ron and his son, Tom and wife Dar by his side. Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 2, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph Kotovsky and Lillian Jeske Kotovsky. After high school he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, proudly serving his country During World War II from September of 1943 until March of 1946. On January 15, 1949, he married the former Emily Lucille Jindra in Chicago, Illinois. He and his wife retired from the Suburbs of Chicago in 1993 to Lake Oconee where he enjoyed fishing, boating and hanging out with kids and grandchildren. He was a member of Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church of Greensboro.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Emily Jindra Kotovsky in 1999; two sons, Joseph Kotovsky and Ramon Kotovsky; granddaughter, Crystal Kotovsky; and a sister, Darlene Zajac. Mr. Kotovsky is survived by a daughter, Debra DoorenBos and husband Ron of Nokomis, FL; a son, Thomas Kotovsky and wife Darlene of McHenry, IL; two sisters, Lillian Roderick and Yvonne Roderick both living in Washington State; grandchildren, Kimberly Peters and Tommy Kotovsky; great grandchildren, Tiffany, Joey, Andrew, Ronnie, Emily, Brianna and Kayla; a number of other relatives and many friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Father G. Philip Ryan officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the Sacred Heart Social Hall at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.