Ray Kotecki
July 29, 1922 - April 20, 2010
Ray Kotecki, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Hospice of NW Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Stella Shay, Theresa Koziarski, Rose Endzulis, Lillian Endzulis and Sally Nagy. Ray was employed 32 years at Champion Spark Plug retiring in 1977. In WW II he served honorably in the Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. Surviving is his beloved wife of 61 years, Pauline; daughters, Beverly (Joe) Rideout and Mary Ann Stearns; grandchildren, Ellyn, Brian (Blaire) and Christy Rideout, Jill, David and Michael Stearns and Kelly (Nick) Cook; great granddaughter, Olivia Cook and his special dog Rosie. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10 AM Friday in St. Pius X Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Any tributes may be made in the form of contributions to St. Pius X Church, Hospice of NW Ohio or Toledo Humane Society.
Ray Kotecki, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Hospice of NW Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Stella Shay, Theresa Koziarski, Rose Endzulis, Lillian Endzulis and Sally Nagy. Ray was employed 32 years at Champion Spark... View Obituary & Service Information