Walter Koscienski

Born in Jersey City, NJ on October 30, 1933 Departed on November 25, 2015 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN Funeral Mass: Our Lady of The Lake Catholic ChurchTuesday December 1, 2015 11:00am to 12:00pmVistation: Hendersonville Funeral HomeMonday November 30, 2015 5:00pm to 8:00pmVisitation: Our Lady of The Lake Catholic ChurchTuesday December 1, 2015 10:00am to 11:00am

Walter Frank Koscienski, born October 30, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ was taken by the hand of God November 25 2015 in Hendersonville TN.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanette and his son, Walter, his daughter in law Christine and granddaughter Claire Marie. He leaves behind his nephew Tom Blazejowicz, and his nieces Veronica Sica, Helen Fedors and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Frank, his mother Eleanor, his sisters Stephanie Blazejowicz, Stella Matko, Helen Ruchala, Josephine Piascik, and his brothers Benjamin Ruchala, Stanley Ruchala, Frank Ruchala and Al Ruchala.

Walter was a graduate of Ferris High School in Jersey City. He later attended SouthWest Texas Teachers College. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Airforce. He was a teacher at St. Mary's High School in Jersey City, coaching state champions in football and baseball while there. He spent the majority of his years working in industry.

Walter spent is childhood in Jersey City NJ, and shared his married life with Jeanette in Elizabeth NJ, then Edison NJ. He moved west to Monticello KY to be with his son and daughter in law whom he loved as much as his son. His final residence in Goodlettsville TN was to be close to his only granddaughter.

He greatest love was his wife. In his later years, the love of his granddaughter sustained him and gave him strength.
He was most proud of the laughs he could give others, and in truth died just minutes after telling a joke to his nurse.
His son, it is certain, will miss him most.

A Mass will be held 11am Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00pm - 8:00pm Monday at funeral home & 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday at church. Hendersonville Funeral Home, 353 East Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075, 615-824-3855 hendersonvillefh.com