Robert Walter Kolczynski, age 82, of Essex, VT passed away quietly June 8, 2023, on

the property that he loved so dearly. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life at

the Community Center in Jericho Center, VT on Sunday, July 16, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. 329

Brown's Trace Road, Jericho, VT.

Bob was born on March 9, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Walter Kolczynski and Helen

Hadjuk. He grew up in Long Island, NY. He moved to Vermont in 1965 with his wife Lois, where

they raised four children. They bought a farm in 1976. This was Bob's happy place. When he

was asked to go on vacation, his reply was that he felt like he was already on vacation sitting in

the shade under his favorite tree, taking in the view.

Bob will join his long-time companion, Violet, and his son, Michael, in heaven.

Bob enjoyed long careers at IBM in Essex Junction and Birnn Chocolates in South Burlington,

VT.

Bob loved family. He held many relatives and friends close to his heart. His children are Michael

Kolczynski (deceased), Cynthia Rose (married to Doug Rose), Patricia Fea, and Barbara

Hopkins. His grandchildren are Alyssa Fea-Parries (married to Tyler Parries), Christina Fea-

Boyle (married to Chris Boyle), Andrew Fea, Alex Hopkins, Jason Hopkins, Ben Hopkins, and

Olin Kolczynski. He has one great-grandchild, Lucy Boyle. Other survivors include his sisters

Nancy Hardy and Sue Sagarin, his brother Jimmy Kolczynski, and their spouses, Marshall

Hardy, Joe Sagarin, and Dr. Sharon Popper.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Travis Roy Foundation, SLAMT1D, The Strike 3

Foundation, and St. Jude's. We thank you for your thoughtfulness. Bob liked to give.