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Roger W. Kozyra, Jr.

  • March 9, 1948 - August 12, 2011
  • Hinsdale, New Hampshire
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“Leslie,I am so sorry that Roger has left us.I hope that he can say hi to Linda while he is up there in heaven. My prayers are with you and the...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Skip Bonnett - Hinsdale, NH

“Leslee and roger's family,all of you and Buz will always have a special place in my heart and mind,so sorry for your loss.Love, Anne ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Anne Arseneault - westbrook, ME

“Love you uncle Buzzy. You were a great hard working man and a true provider for your family. I'm so thankful that i could see you one last time at...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Ryan Akeley - Shepherdstown, WV

“Dear Leslee & Family / Sandy,Ray & Family There are no words to express how deeply saddened we are by "Buzzy's sudden passing. Uncle Peter was very...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Peter Kozyra - Newington, CT

“Uncle Buzz was a big part of my childhood. I have a lot of fond memories from the good times - from Bratt Machine Shop to Spofford Lake, from haying...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Keith Chamberlin - Honolulu, HI

“Dear Leslee& Family,Our sincerest condolences to you all for your Immense loss.We are at a loss for words,at this time.Our love and thoughts are with...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: thom dahlin - bratytleboro, VT

“We would like to offer our deepest condolences. He will truly be missed, and that infectious laugh of his ,a one of a kind guy. love to your whole...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: George and Jeannette Newman - NH

“Leslee and family, Sandy and family Buzz has been like a member of our family since my earliest memories. It seemed like he and my brother Roger...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Deb Brinck - Essex, VT

“So sorry to hear about Roger's passing, he was a great guy and the best uncle ever, our family truly loved him, Rest in Peace, Uncle Buz. ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Diane Piawlock - Leeds, ME

“love you uncle buzz and the rest of the family. i wish i could make it to the funeral it is just to far away i am so sorry and i wish i could be...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: josh akeley - stephens city, VA

“Dearest Leslie We are so sorry to hear of Rogers sudden passing. Roger will be so very much missed by everyone he knew, he was a great person of...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Michael & Cherie McGrath - NH

“My heart goes out to you Leslee, Kaylah and all of Roger's family. He will always be in my heart and mind my Uncle Buzz. He was a man who went above...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Laura Piawlock - ME

“We have worked with Roger for many years, and will miss him greatly. We are very sorry for your loss. From all of the employees at IN-CAL. ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Bonnie Stoklosa - Hudson, NH

“To the Kozyra & Akeley Families: You are in our hearts & prayers. Jil MacMenamin & Pete Randall ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Jil MacMenamin - Brattleboro, VT

“It's so hard to believe that we have lost such a good friend. Such a talented man with a strong work ethic. I can hear his voice and great laugh in...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Don and Emily Parker - Guilford, VT


Hinsdale- Roger William Kozyra, Jr., 63 of Strawberry Lane, died unexpectedly Friday evening, August 12, 2011 in Hinsdale, doing what he loved, operating heavy equipment. Roger was born in Brattleboro on March 9, 1948, the son of Roger and Valeda (Rabideau) Kozyra. A resident of Hinsdale since 1955, he was raised and educated in Hinsdale graduating from Hinsdale High School with the Class of 1966. He had been employed as a maintenance supervisor at Vermont Circuits in Brattleboro for the past eleven years and previously had worked at the former BookPress in Brattleboro up until the time the company closed. For several years he was a self-employed machinist for the former Brattleboro Machine Co. on Williams Street. Roger had attended Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Brattleboro and was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Brattleboro Aerie #2445. He enjoyed fast cars and competed in quarter mile drag races at various tracks throughout New England racing his 1969 Chevy Camaro. Roger had a passion for muscle cars and trucks as well as heavy equipment. Of his other pastimes and interests he enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles and snowmobiling during the winter months. On September 6, 1997 in Hinsdale he was married to Leslee Johnson who survives. Besides his wife of almost 14 years he leaves, one daughter, Kaylah L. Hemlow and her husband Charles of Hinsdale, one sister, Sandra Akeley and her husband Ray of Hinsdale, a granddaughter, Kiley, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. With anticipated joy, he was looking forward to the birth of his second grandchild, due in mid-October. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Richard O'Donnell, V.F., pastor, celebrant. A reception will follow the Mass to be held at the Eagles Club on Chickering Drive. Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. Burial will be in Saint Joseph's Parish Cemetery in Hinsdale at later date. Memorial contributions in Roger's name may be made to, The Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department, Depot Street, Hinsdale, N.H. 03451, attn: Robert Johnson, Chief.