Michael Kotecki
Passed: September 25, 2022
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Michael Kotecki
Passed: September 25, 2022
Obituary
Mr. Michael R. Kotecki of Avondale, Arizona died unexpectedly September 25, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born August 26, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Leonard Kotecki and Gloria Kotecki (Frankiewicz).
Michael was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Bradley Tech High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Later in life, he moved to Arizona to get away from the cold and became a resident of Avondale for over 20 years. Michael felt it was important to volunteer with his church. He was an usher for many years at his congregation. In his free time, he rooted for his home teams: the Greenbay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Arizona Diamondbacks. He also loved to attend the NASCAR races twice a year with his son and golfing with his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard A. Kotecki. Michael is survived by his daughter Kelly Kotecki Escorcia (Cesar), son, James Kotecki, mother, Gloria E. Kotecki, sister, AnnMarie (Michael) Naddeo, and brothers, Raymond (Susan) Kotecki, and Stephen Kotecki. He is also survived by one grandchild, Cameron (Addison) Drake and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Alphonsus Parish located at 6060 W. Loomis Rd in Greendale, Wisconsin on Saturday, December 17, 2022. 10:00am visitation with an 11:00am Mass to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church located at 13720 W. Thomas Rd. Avondale, AZ or St. Alphonsus Church located at 6060 W. Loomis Rd. Greendale, Wisconsin.
9 responses to Michael Kotecki
Kelly Kotecki Escorcia says:
December 12, 2022
Thank you to all who have visited and sent prayers to our family. Love to all.
Michael Nowakowski says:
December 13, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Kotecki family. Michael was a hard-working man who never gave up. I remember too many stories to post. The whole group that stayed together were a brotherhood of all ages. Our prayers are with you.
Mike Nowakowski – Bryan, OH
Linda (Fleis) Schulte says:
December 13, 2022
My sincerest sympathies to the Kotecki family. I remember Mike from the Class of 63 @ SS Cyril’s and we had a great visit at our 50th Reunion in 2013. He was a fun guy. May God bring you all peace and comfort during this very sad time.
Mary Beth Holloway says:
December 15, 2022
My sympathy to Kelly and Jim on the loss of their dad. Prayers are with you.
Sandy Franklin says:
December 15, 2022
Sending condolences to the family of my cousin Michael. Hadn’t seen him in many yrs but we kept in touch at Christmas. I found out by talking to his brother Stephen. I have many fond memories of him as a child. Praying for all. Sincerely, Sandy Sherwood Franklin.