LOWELL - Edward A. Koziol, 77, of Lowell, died Friday morning in Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell. He was the husband of the late Priscilla G. (Beauchesne) Koziol who predeceased him in September 14, 2004.
Born in Lowell on June 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carolina (Nowak) Koziol. He received his education in the Lowell school system and attended Lowell Trade School.
An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Naval Reserve.
Prior to his retirement in 1982, Mr. Koziol had been employed for many years as a carpenter by Avco Industries.
He was a long time communicant of the former Ste. Jeanne d'Arc Parish in Lowell.
In his free time he enjoyed doing fine carpentry work.
Surviving him are his son Kenneth R. Koziol of Lowell, two sisters Alice Keck of Clarksville, TN and Lillian Lyko of Lowell; two sisters-in-law Aline Larose of Dracut and Doris Carbonneau of Lowell; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Dennis E. Koziol who predeceased him in 1998 and brother of the late Julia Laporte, Madeline Lavandoski, and Adam and Walter Koziol.
Friends may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Sunday from 4 until 8 PM. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday at 8 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at 9 AM in St. Marguerite D'Youville Church, Dracut. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in his name to Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School 68 Dracut St., Lowell, MA 01854.