Frank Kokoska

Frank Kokoska, age 100, died Friday, December 9, 2022 at VITAS Suites at Orlando Lutheran Towers.  Born in Czechoslovakia to Jan and Anna Konarcikova Kokoska; Frank moved to central Florida newly married and ready to start a family in 1953.

Frank served in the United States Army during WWII. He owned and operated several grocery stores. He also owned a manufactured home community. Frank and his wife Sofija retired in 1982 and split their retirement between North Carolina and New Smyrna beach. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach.  Frank was a member of the New Smyrna Golf Club, he loved to play golf and he enjoyed his wife’s wonderful cooking.  

Survivors include his 3 sons, Joseph (Jill) Kokoska of Arden, NC, Stephen (Kendra) Kokoska of Lake Mary, FL, and Michael (Christine) Kokoska of Odessa, FL; 3 grandsons, Jason Kokoska, Shawn Kokoska, and Alex Giles; 6 granddaughters, Tarin Covert, Alexis Kokoska, Milayna Kokoska, Rachel Kokoska, Kayla Giles, and Deanna Zeigler.  Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Sofija; a brother, Stephen Lach; and his parents.

Funeral service at the Graveside will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Sea Pines Memorial Gardens, Edgewater, with Father Patrick Quinn, T.O.R., officiating.  

Donations may be made in Frank’s name to VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund, 2381 Mason Avenue, Ste. 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.

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