WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — Thomas A. Kozic Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in West Boylston, Mass., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. He was a former long-time resident of Ferrisburgh, Vt.
Born to the late Thomas and Mary Kozic of Somerville, N.J., Tom grew up surrounded by a large, loving family. After graduating high school, he attended Clemson University before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.
In 1969, Tom married the love of his life, Linda, in Arizona. Together, they shared 57 years of marriage, building a life centered on family and love. Tom spent much of his professional career in Vermont, where he eventually retired from BF Goodrich Aerospace in Vergennes.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; his four children, Kelly, Kandy, Kari, and Thomas; his ten grandchildren; and his siblings, Joe, David, Robert, and Eileen. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 1 p.m., at The Mill 185, located at 185 W. Boylston Street, West Boylston, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tom’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Association.◊
