Robert P. Kosowicz

Robert “Bob” Paul Kosowicz, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022, after a brief illness surrounded by his devoted family. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed sharing the stories of his life. The son of the late Anthony and Alice Gendreau Kosowicz, Bob was born on November 1, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts. He worked many different jobs throughout his lifetime, and some were more notable, especially the time he spent as a carnival barker! At 17, Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he moved to Staten Island, New York where he met the love of his life, Caroline Furey, at an Irish dance. Bob and Caroline married in 1956 and shared sixty-four years of marriage until Caroline's passing in 2020. They raised their family in Waldwick, New Jersey and later Broadalbin, New York. In New Jersey, Bob was employed by NU-Car Carriers at the Ford plant in Mahwah until the plant was set to close. Bob and Caroline began the adventure of their lifetime in 1978 when they purchased the Hotel Broadalbin. During his time in Broadalbin, Bob also worked for the New York State Thruway Authority, the job he most enjoyed and for which he was the proudest. Here he was awarded the Rube Goldberg Award for his knack of creating gadgets and inventions to “MacGyver” any project that needed tackling. Bob and Caroline retired from the Hotel in 1993 and later relocated to Cape Cod where they began their next great adventure together. For nearly twenty years, Bob was the one friends and neighbors would call and rely on to help with any and all projects; he could do anything! He loved volunteering his time delivering Meals on Wheels until returning back to Broadalbin in 2017 to be closer to family. “Poppy”, as he was affectionately known as by his grandchildren, loved the little things in life such as a hot cup of coffee with his morning crossword, visiting the local Swap Shop for his latest project, or trying his luck (which rarely failed him) at a scratch-off ticket. Bob leaves behind his legacy; his daughters, Mary Alice Rebis, Caroline (Joe) Malachowski, Katie (Terry) Bolibaugh, and Jaime Cieply Kosowicz; thirteen grandchildren; Emilie (Ryan) Pickering, Alison (Tyler) Renoos, Stephanie (Chad) Leonard, Jacqueline Bolibaugh, Rebecca Kosowicz, Amanda Rosenberger, MaryKate Boibaugh, Carley Bolibaugh, Connor (Pierre) LaPort, Sara Kosowicz, Danny Bolibaugh, Kathleen Rebis, CJ Malachowski; seven great-grandchildren, Oliver, Charlie, Wesley, Rylie, Benjamin, Jackson, and Ellie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was predeceased by two daughters, Jacqueline and Christine, a son, Robbie, three brothers; Maurice and Raymond Renaud, Anthony Kosowicz; and two sisters; Pauline Pannone and Arline Kosowicz. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 10 am - noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Church 7 North Street, Broadalbin, with Rev. Jun Segura, officiating. Final burial will take place at a later date at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meals on Wheels Program in Fulton County. The family would like to thank Doctor Kevin Cope and the third floor nurses at Nathan Littauer Hospital for the compassionate care and concern for Bob.

Robert P. Kosowicz

November 1, 1933 - November 28, 2022

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November 1, 1933 - November 28, 2022

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