Michael E. Kobylarz
November 26, 1957 ~ April 5, 2010
Michael E. Kobylarz, 52, of Oak Park, IL, formerly of Weirton, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 in the West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park.
Born November 26, 1957 in Weirton, he was a son of Edward J. Kobylarz of Weirton, and the late Dolores Preat Kobylarz. He was also preceded in death by his brother Timothy Kobylarz in 1995.
A graduate of Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, Michael served as the Financial Controller for Evergreene Architectural Arts in Oak Park.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter Katherine Kobylarz of Engelwood Cliffs, NJ; brother Dan Kobylarz; sisters Lisa Kobylarz and Connie Zatezalo; niece Julia Zatezalo and his Aunt Irene Kobylarz all of Weirton; and his girlfriend, Patty Gleason and her family of Oak Park, IL.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:00AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062
Connie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will be with you during this difficult time. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart.
I know that it has been years since I last saw Michael, back in our Sacred Heart of Mary days. I wish to extend to the entire Kobylarz family my sincere sympahy and heartfelt prayers as you mourn your loss. Perhaps this will bring you comfort. My mother, Mary Jane Tuchalski, always told us that if someone died in the Easter Season, they went directly to heaven by the glory of Christ’s Resurrection. Certainly, Michael is in the presence of the Risen Saviour this day!!!
To Michael’s family and To Patty and her children: Our thoughts and meditations are with you all during this sad time. You, better than the rest of us, know that Michael’s heart may have failed him in the end, but it was so big–enough to encompass and care for so many. Michael’s dad: You raised a loving son and the world is a better place for him. Patty: You loved and were loved in return. Carry that deep within you. Heart’s may be broken; but love remains. Peace. Anne and Ed White, neighbors of Michael and Patty
I am saddened by this news. Though I have only spoken with him on the phone, it still hits home when someone in the Evergreene family takes such a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Patty and the rest of Michael’s family.
Dear Patty, Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this most difficult time. Michael was a wonderful man who blessed each of us who knew him with his kindness and love. We are keeping you and the rest of Michael’s family in our hearts today and in the days to come. Love, Sandy, Scott, Claire and Luke
I am sorry for your loss. Michael and I was in Boy Scout Troop 31 and we graduated from WEIR High in 1976. I wish i could be there but i am not able to. Michael was one of the good guys and I will miss him. I give my condolences to Mr. Kobylarz and his family for this loss.
To the Kobylarz, family, our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Deepest sympathies . The Washington family.
Some of my favorite memories with Michael include simple times like our cookouts together, playing bags in the backyard, impressing each other with our music trivia, or just sitting around a campfire talking. Michael was a very thoughtful person. The love and consideration he had for Patty and her children (and Kiley) was obvious and genuine. Debbie, Brian, Elizabeth, and myself were looking foreward to many more years of friendship and happy times together when unfortunately God called Michael away from us too soon. Michael was a great person and a true friend. We were all lucky to have known him for even a short time.
Happy memories will last a lifetime.Michael became the man he was because of his family.All of us loved him and he gave that love back.I did not see Michael that often,but he was in my thoughts and wished him only happiness.My last words to him were “I love you”,and I did.Now after so many years,Aunt Dolores can hold him in her arms once again.
To the Kobylarz Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Michael and knew him very well. He will be sadly missed. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sadness.
My prayers are with the Kobylarz family. Michael was a good person and will be remembered well by many. Love to you all.
Koby was a pleasure to know. He was a great person and friend. He will be missed. I wish his family much peace. Michael
To the Kobylarz Family: I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mike while at DDF in Yonkers, New York. Koby was truly a joy to work with. He was bright, articulate and a true gentleman. No matter what the circumstances, Koby always had a smile and sense of humor. Our lives are better for having known him. Mike will always hold a special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. With sincere condolences, Karen A. Costa-Strachan. Like A Comet Blazing ‘Cross The Evening Sky Gone Too Soon Like A Rainbow Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye Gone Too Soon Like The Loss Of Sunlight On A Cloudy Afternoon Gone Too Soon Like A Castle Built Upon A Sandy Beach Gone Too Soon Like A Perfect Flower That Is Just Beyond Your Reach Gone Too Soon Like A Sunset Dying With The Rising Of The Moon Gone Too Soon MJ
To The Kobylarz Family, I also had the pleasure of working with Koby at DDF. He was such a great person and always treated people with respect. Michael always had a smile on his face and he made the work days alot more enjoyable with his great sense of humor. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with Michael. I am so sorry for your loss and he will be missed. Terri Monti
To the Kobylarz Family:I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mike while at DDF in Yonkers, New York. Koby was truly a joy to work with.Koby always hold a special place in our hearts and will never be fogotten .I am so sorry for your loss
To The Kobylarz Family, I also had the pleasure of working with Koby at DDF. His smile and great attitude always made even the crazy days much more fun. He will always be in my memories. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
To Katherine, Connie and the Kobylarz Family ~ Michael and I were colleagues for a number of years and during that time we became close friends. He was very dedicated to his work and took his position as CFO very seriously, devoting many hours to “get it right”. He was known to be “by the rules” but also very fair when dealing with the human resources aspect of the company. He had a wonderful sense of humor and that “naughty” quality that made him easy to like. Hold tight to your memories for comfort and may the love of those around you give you strength in your time of sadness and grieving. Sincere condolences for your loss. Elaine(ej)Thomassian
Dear Kobylarz family: I was sorry and sad to hear the news of Mik’s passing. I worked with “Koby” at DDF in Yonnkers, NY. Mike was bright, hard working and a major player in the successfull growth of the DDF brand. Despite the long hours and the stress of working in a fast growing company, Mike always kept a sense of humor and a true human touch with all those who he worked with. I’m sure that Mike will be missed by family and friends…..he was really a great guy…..too young. My prayers are with Mike’s family
Having had the pleasure of working with Koby at DDF and also becoming a close friend with him, I am very sad to here of his passing. Koby was a great resource for me during my time at DDF and was the “ROCK” that held the place together through tough times. I will always consider Koby a great friend and mentor, and will miss him deeply My love and prayers go out to his family and loved ones, but please know that Koby touched many peoples lives and I consider myself a better person because of our friendship… Sincerely, Matthew Schwartz
It was my pleasure to know Michael through EverGreene. He had a great personality, a caring nature and an easy laugh. When he and Patty found each other, it was such a perfect match and they were such a sunny couple, that everyone around them basked in the warmth they emanated. I am grateful to have known Michael and to have been a witness to the great love he shared with Patty. My condolences to her, her children and all of his family for the loss of a wonderful man.
To The Kobylarz Family, I had the pleasure working with Koby. He was a wonderful man and friend, kind, gentle, passionate and caring man. My heart broke when I heard of his sudden passing. My prayers are with his family and loved ones..He will sure be missed by many.. Sincerly, Pam Girven
I send my deepest condolences to the Kobylarz family and friend’s.I had some great memories working with Mike,We met back in 2002 at HDS Labs Inc. I worked under Mike in the last years of HDS.I really enjoyed working with him, Especially during our annual inventory.He was very dedicated to his job at HDS.He had a great sense of humor,we fooled around alot it was great,I use to call him MK,Mike once told me that his daughter use to say bonkers in yonkers, we joked about it alot.I am sure he is smiling now.I was in total shock when I heard the news of his passing, He has gone to soon.I will never forget MK and the memories we shared.He will be missed dearly.I will always have Mike in my prayers.
I worked with Michael for about a year and in that year I found Michael to be gentle, kind and an understanding person. He was caring and always willing to help and look out for others. He was always there when I needed him in the work place and I will never forget that. He was a good friend and I will miss him very much. To everyone in his family (that includes you Patty), remember that if you keep him in your heart and mind then he will always be around. I am very sorry for your families great lost.
Michael was an amazing person and everyone that came in contact with him knew what a gentle, caring and loving person he was. I was in an abusive relationship for many years and never thought I wanted to be with anyone ever again. Michael opened my heart and showed me what true love was all about. He taught me and my three children the real meaning of love. A day has not gone by that I have not missed his smile, gentle touch, or his amazing love! I can only hope that his death has taught everyone that he loved that love is precious and don’t take it for granted. Michael had a true gift of giving to people in every way, and we were all very blessed to have had him in our lives!!! Michael, I Will Always Love You, Patty