KOZAK, Stanley P. “Stan” Of Westwood, formerly of Allston, passed away Nov. 3, 2019 after a courageous battle against cancer. Stan was a devoted and doting father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved and adoring children and their spouses, Rebecca and Sean Golden of Stoughton, Stanley and Jessica Kozak of Stoughton and Caroline Kozak and Austin Stark of Alabama. Also survived by his grandson Lucas Stanley Kozak and soon to be granddaughter Evelyn Mary Stark. Also survived by his loving former wife Mary Gillis and her husband John of Dedham, his caring brother Edward and his wife Theresa Kozak of Dedham and several nieces and nephews. Until the end of his life Stan remained passionate and dedicated to his work as the Chief Horticulturist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Stan recently celebrated fifty years of service at the museum.
Visiting hours at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY on Thursday, Nov. 7th from 4-7pm. Stan’s Funeral Mass will be Friday, Nov. 8 at 10am at St. Anthony's Church, 43 Holton St., Allston. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Stan was a generous and dedicated donor to St. Jude Hospital. To honor his memory and commitment to their mission, please donate to St. Jude Hospital at fundrasing.stjude.org.