Obituaries

Donald James Kosila, 77, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 23rd after a valiant battle with COPD. Don was born on October 13, 1943 to John James Kosila and Anna Jean Jachwah in Detroit, Michigan. He went to trade school and worked as a diesel mechanic most of his life. He married Gloria Ann Haro in 1964 and together they raised a family of four, Donald Jr (jack), Diane, Patricia and Maryann. Don loved hunting and fishing. His favorite time of year was deer hunting season. Every year in November, he got together with son Jack, brother Frank, various nephews and friends for the yearly hunting trip. They always had a great time but never seen to get the deer! He is predeceased by his parents and daughter Patricia. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; his remaining children; Jack, Diane and Maryann; 9 grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathon, Daniel, Nicole, Donald III, Madison, Isabella, Payton, Autumn and 4 Great grandchildren, Antonio, Daniel Jr, Moses and Patricia. Mass will be held at St. Anne’s in Detroit on Saturday 9/18/21 @ 10:00am

JOHN MARK GREEN

“How do we go on

after the unthinkable happens?

How can we carry the burden of knowing

the world can be cruel and dangerous,

the future so unpredictable?

How do we grieve with empty arms

and a head filled with echoing memories?

We are stronger than we know,

and this is how we show it:

Holding

each other,

giving comfort in the midst of pain.

Loving more fiercely,

through our actions and the things we say.

Making the world just a little bit better,

every single day.

Never taking life for granted,

knowing that it can be snatched away.

This world may bring deep darkness,

but we are the bearers of light.

We’ll join our flames together,

and shine in the blackest of nights.”