Eileen was born in Cleveland, OH to Peter and Harriet Romano on February 18, 1937. She married Albert Joseph Cozza on June 4, 1955, in Cleveland and lived in Brecksville, OH for 31 years. In her younger years, Eileen was involved and very talented in Music, Art, Modeling and Theater. Eileen and Al moved to Brandon, FL in 1986 and after Al’s passing in 1995, she moved to Riverview, FL. Eileen trusted the Lord Jesus as her Savior at the age of 40 and lived to serve Him through activities at her church and in her daily lifestyle. Eileen was an active member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church since 1993 and enjoyed singing in the Celebration Choir and being a part of the Chorale in her later days. Music was always a very important part of Eileen’s life and we are certain that she is singing with the angels now. Eileen was also a very active member of her Sunday School Class, the Faith Ambassadors. Eileen loved the holidays and always made her special candied pecans and pizzelle cookies, along with her traditional “brownies” for friends and family to enjoy. The most important thing to Eileen, besides her relationship with Jesus, was her family and the precious moments spent with them.
In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Al Cozza; Siblings: Frank (Myrtle) Romano, Marie (Ed) Murton, Catherine (George) Berdge, Carl (Shirley) Romano, and Nancy (Jack) Livingston.
Eileen will be deeply missed by her children, Deborah (Jim) Karas; Monica (David) Crawford; Mark (Melissa) Cozza,: her five Grandchildren: Dillon (Kacie) Crawford, Kevin Karas, Chad (Diana) Crawford, Tiffany Crawford and Andrew Crawford; her five great-Grandchildren: Emma Crawford, Elsie Crawford, Noah Crawford, Charlie Crawford and Henry Crawford; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A private funeral service will be held for the family at the end of September 2024 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Reio officiating. Graveside burial will immediately follow the service. A Celebration of Life Service with Pastor David Duncan officiating will be held on Friday, October 11th at 2 pm at Bell Shoals Baptist Church on 2102 Bell Shoals Rd Brandon, FL 33511. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special time of remembering Eileen.
The family of Eileen Cozza wishes to extend our sincerest thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice House of Lakeland; Dr. Kiely at South Florida Baptist Hospital of Plant City, Dr. Wartman of Advent Healthcare, The Faith Ambassadors SS Class, Bell Shoals Baptist Church and Fellowship Church. We are also very thankful to all the dear friends and family members who have expressed their love and support with cards, phone calls, prayers and shared memories of how special our Mom was to each of you. In lieu of flowers, a plant or donation to the family or Moffitt Cancer Center would be greatly appreciated.
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