James Kocis

James Kocis, 76, of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania passed away on June 25, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Pecola) Kocis and brother to Jane Davis and Nancy Rowe. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Anne (Barlas) of 52 years, together they raised their children; James (Desiree) Kocis, Joseph (Xochitl) Kocis, Mary (Michael) Andrus, Michael (Katelyn) Kocis. He was the grandfather of 8 grandchildren.

James was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, from 1965 to 1969 and served his country honorably. After his service he worked for 48 years with Bell Telephone/Verizon and enjoyed spending his retirement with his family and having coffee with friends.

Friends are invited to the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 1032 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh PA 15237 on Sunday July 2, 2023, from 2PM to 8PM. Military Honors will be rendered at 7PM at the funeral home by the American Legion Post 820 Honor Guard and the United States Air Force. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on July 3, 2023, at 10AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church 1000 Avila Ct. Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Private Burial will take place at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies on July 6, 2023.

In lieu of flowers donations in honor of Jim can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project. HTTPs://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brandtfuneralhome.com for the Kocis family.