March 11, 1943 – July 16, 2023
On July 16, 2023, Thomas Felix Kozak passed away into God’s grace at the age of 80 years old. Thomas was born in Chicago, IL and has resided in Mesa, AZ since 1990. He lived a full life, rebel to the end. Democrat to the core and would debate his values to anyone who would listen. Lover of all things racing. He raced at Raceway Park (IL) and Manzanita Speedway (AZ). Watched all things racing in person and on TV. He loved his cats and dog, Rosie. He was always listening to his oldies on the radio. He enjoyed dancing and fishing in his earlier years.
Thomas loved his family dearly. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Kozak (DeBord), two daughters Andrea (Dan) Koenig and Susan (Phil) McAtee and four grandchildren Stephanie, James, Josh and Hailey. Preceded in death by his parents James and Mary (Bumblauskas) Kozak and brothers James and William.
As he would always say “I’ve had more fun than a human being should be allowed to have” so until we can celebrate him together pour a glass of beer and raise a toast to a life well lived. In Tom’s words “Don’t morn me for more than fifteen minute. Get back on the train of life. There is too much fun to be had. Love ya, love ya, love ya!”
A celebration of life to be planned in the coming months.
