John Kost, 81, of Passaic, passed away on June 16, 2016. Born in Forestville, PA he lived in Jersey City and East Rutherford before moving to Passaic.
A US Army Veteran, John worked for Harry Buryk, Inc., Wayne for many years and later was a self employed carpenter, retiring in 2002. A parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Passaic, John was a member of the League of Ukrainian Catholics, and enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling and polka dancing.
Beloved husband for 51 years of Jean (Dutko). Loving son of the late John and Helen (Buryk) Kost. Dear brother of Dolores Novack and Michael Kost, both of Minersville, PA, and the late Helen DiSarro, Eugene and Joseph Kost. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Wednesday 8:45 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Passaic. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, with Parastas at 7:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 217 President St., Passaic, NJ 07055, in memory of John, would be greatly appreciated.