Joyce M Kozy's Obituary
Joyce M. Kozy (Pionke), 93 years, born in Chicago, IL, and resided in Fort Myers, FL, left this world for eternal life on February 26, 2025. Joyce was a shining light of laughter and one-liners to all those she encountered. Her spirit was big, and her heart was loving. Her passing will leave a void in the hearts of her family and all those that knew her. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Norman; brothers Gerald and August Jr.; parents Marion and August Sr. Joyce is survived by her children, Karen (Douglas) Penrod and David (Tamara) Kozy. Grandchildren, Katharine, Steven, Sarah (Brian) Englert and Allison. Brother-in-law Kenneth (Mary) Kozy and Sister-in-law Pamela Pionke. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces.
Joyce and Norm raised their family in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. There Joyce was an active member in her community and neighborhood and helped her husband open an accounting firm where they worked up until retirement. They retired to Ft Myers at Kelly Green Country Club. Joyce continued with volunteering for many years at St Columbkille Church, and was involved in many clubs, events, bridge games, socials and Golf at Kelly Green. She always kept her Chicago roots and cheered for the Bears every game! Go Bears!
A memorial service will be held at St. Columbkille Church in Ft. Myers 12171 Iona Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908 on Thursday, March 27 at 10:00a, followed by a grave site internment. A “Celebration of Life” will follow at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope Preserve are greatly appreciated. Their staff is totally committed to the exceptional well-care of so many in Memory Care and Independent Living. Joyce spent her last 3 years in their excellent care. Hope Preserve 14750 Hope Center Loop Ft. Myers 33912 P: (239) 264-4400
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