Thomas F. Cossack Sr.

Troy--Thomas/Stamatis F. Cossack (Kazakos) Sr, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Charleston, SC on May 29, 1927 he was the son of the late Peter S. and Minerva C. Kampfer Cossack. Tom was an Ironworker for Local 12 for over 36 years, previously worked for the railroad, was a longshoreman and was a machinist at the Watervliet Arsenal where he met the love of his life, Amelia. He was a 50 year member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Schenectady Lodge 251. He earned the highest degree; the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 1982. Tom rendered volunteer service at the Stratton VA Medical Center on behalf of the Loyal Order of Moose for over 30 years and provided countless other civic work. He was also was a member of the Brunswick Rod and Gun Club and the 700 Club. In his younger days Tom was such an avid swimmer he was invited to join the Olympic team, he loved to read and enjoyed photography. His later years were filled with traveling, politics, computers, learning about vitamins, supplements, herbs and health. Tom was a self-taught computer technician and could do anything he set his mind to. During all of his years, he most enjoyed spending time with his family & helping others. He was the beloved husband of the late Amelia Pagano Cossack; loving father of Mary (Jim) Bodenstab, Linda (Dennis) Catricala, John (Nancy) Cossack, Thomas F (Alice) Cossack Jr, Peter (late Joyce) Cossack, Sandra (David) Lutz; brother of the late Theodore S. Cossack, Martha Sarris, Elaine Tobia, Xenthippe (Kip) Samjohn, Vasseliki (Bet) Zeppetelli, and Rachel Veloudos, Themistocles, Alenia and Ruth Cossack; 17 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, November 20, 2014 at (time) from (McVeigh) Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Albany at (time). Relatives and friends are invited and may visit Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Those wishing to remember Thomas in a special way may send a contribution to the Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12206.

Thomas F. Cossack Sr.

May 29, 1927 - November 15, 2014