Obituary of Christopher Cozort

Christopher "Chris" G. Cozort, 52 of 7 Parker Ave. Cortland Passed Away Friday evening, July 31, 2009 surounded by his family after and extended illness at Community General Hospital in Syracuse. Chris was born March 18th, 1957 in Kansas City Missouri, the son of the late William and Janice Morton Cozort. Chris spent a good part of his childhood in South America with his family before moving to Cotland in 1971. He had been Employed at Pall Trinity for the past 10 years. Chris was a member of the Union Local UAW 1326. In the late seventies and early eighties he was a member of the volunteer fire department in the city of Cortland. He was also a local Radio Personality for WKRT in the eighties, and was a member of the Antique wireless Association. Chris is Survived by his Wife of 20 years Pearl A. Williams Cozort, his son; William N. Cozort of Cortland. His Daughter Amy (Justin) Mowry of Cortland. One brother, Andrew (Colette) Cozort of Rudyard Mich., A sister Lynn Cozort of Tucon Az. His Granddaughter Kya JEan Mowry, and Several Nephews. A memorial Service for family and friends Will be Held Wednesday at 6pm At the Wright-Beard funeral home, 9 Lincoln Ave. in Cortland. Friends are invited to call from 4-6pm prior to the service on Wednesday. Those wishing to Make memorial Contributions are asked to consider The American Diabetes Association Central New York Region. To offer Condolences online please Visit www.Wright-Beard.com. Pearl, Bill and Amy were so sorry for your loss of your husband, father and Grandfather and for our loss of Andy's brother. We will see you either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning love ~Colette and Andy I went to school with Chris and Pearl and just wanted to send my blessing and prayers your way. May god watch over you and bless you Pearl. Dale Griffin I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was one of the most kind hearted human that there ever was. We'll all miss him dearly. Steve Potter PEARL, I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR SON. CHRIS WAS A GOOD GUY AND WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR SON, AND HELP YOU THRO THIS TIME OF SORROW DENISE GRIFFIN sorry to hear about Chris' passing. He was a good friend of mine in high school and brought joy to many people with his great sense of humor. He will be missed. Bob O'Mara It is with great sadness I learned of Chris's passing...I have many fond memories working with him in the 'old days' at McDonald's in Cortland when we were kids...he was always funny, smiling, entertaining and generous and I pass my deepest condolences on to his family. Nanci