Joseph Lawrence Koza, WWII veteran, husband and father, passed away October 29, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA at the age of 94. Joseph, loving called “Snuffy”, was born January 4, 1917 in Kansas and is survived by his daughter Barbara Christ; son Joseph Koza; grandsons Sam Koza and Ron Christ; granddaughter Barbara Mozley; great-granddaughter Payton Christ; great-grandsons James Smith and Brady Christ. Joseph will be deeply missed but the memories he created will last forever.

A Funeral Service will take place Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 10:00am at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. To honor his dedication and service to this country, a burial will take place at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA.