Obituary of Michael C. Koloski, Jr.

Michael C. Koloski Jr., age 82, of Montour Falls, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16th, 1939, the son of the late, Michael C. and Ursula (Fazio) Koloski Sr.  He married Linda McInenly on September 19th, 1959.  Mike owned and operated his own roofing and siding company in New Jersey known as K&K Siding.  He had retired as a welder from Shepard Niles in Montour Falls.  Mike enjoyed life, he raised pigeons and enjoyed cruising, eating seafood and long walks.  He loved his hunting parties on “Crazy Acres” and his party shirts.  He was a member of the Mechanics Club and was a communicant at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda M. (McInenly) Koloski; daughters, Lynette Koloski (Tony LaRocca) and Michele (Jeff) Blanchard; son, James Koloski; and grandchildren, Peyton Westlake, Victoria (Connor) Mason and Craig Blanchard; his beloved cat, Sammy; special nephew, Michael (Sue) Rentschler; great nephews, Brian (Courtney) and Timothy (Paige) Rentschler; and great great nephews, Tucker and Brady Rentschler. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Michael “Mikey” Koloski and granddaughter, Jade Ann Koloski. Friends and family may call from 6 pm to 8pm on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022at Haughey Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 119 5th St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891.  A Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 4th 2022 at 11am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY.  Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, 124 Marina Dr., Montour Falls, NY 14865. Memories of Michael may be shared with his family and friends at haugheywoodzinger.com