Peter Kokinda, Jr.
January 30, 1931 ~ December 14, 2022
Born in:
Hazleton, PA
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
Peter Kokinda, Jr. (Pete), 91 years young, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. A Funeral Mass will be held to celebrate Pete’s full life on Monday, December 19, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church located at 319 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia. The officiating minister will be Rev. Henry Atem. There will be a live-feed available for those unable to attend. See www.saintlaw.org. A private military burial will follow, Friday, December 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery located in Canton, Georgia.
Pete is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolores Kokinda, their four children, Debra Majors (Thomas), Karen Lyons (Wiley), David Kokinda (Carolyn), Kenneth Kokinda (Yohannys). Pete also loved and was loved by his six grandchildren and his ten great grandchildren.
Peter was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and was one of thirteen children to a first generation immigrant through Ellis Island. A proud American, Peter served our country in the United States Army as a Sergeant during the Korean War.
Peter retired in 1996 after a long and successful career in the oil industry. He worked for Hess Oil U.S. Virgin Islands on the island of St. Croix, while enjoying a full social life with his wife and children. Pete loved music, dancing, tennis and golf…always working hard and enjoying life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Peter’s honor to St. Lawrence Catholic Church where many ministries will have the opportunity to be blessed.
Services
Funeral Mass: December 19, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
St Lawrence Catholic Church
319 Grayson Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-963-8992
www.saintlaw.org/
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I’ve known Pete for over 10 years. We have been members of the “Einstein’s Bagel Club” on highway 120 in Lawrenceville since we met. We played many, many rounds of golf together and had many breakfasts, lunches and dinners together. He was a treasured friend who kept us all laughing and thinking since he was always posing questions and telling funny stories. Pete was loved by all who knew him and he will be missed by all his friends including me RIP, my friend.
The last time I was with this gentleman, the garage sales of their possessions were under way. Peter saw me coming down the street to greet them and he said “ I thought you were a teenager coming down the street “ he knew what made you feel wonderful. Thank you Pete, you were amazing. You will be missed, but remembered as one of the kindest Kokinda????
Uncle Pete will be missed. He had such spirit and energy. The following is part of a poem I read.
I’m Free, Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God had laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close
of the day.
With Love and Sympathy, Donna & Tim Lastfogel
We will miss Pete dearly. He was the best of men, a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and patriot. Love and prayers to you all.
The Ivaries, Tom, Lili, Ana, Lauren, and Clay