Kosky, Robert H.

U.S. Navy Veteran Held Long Career With The OTASCO Company And Roper Corporation

  • Monday, November 28, 2022
Robert H. Kosky
Robert H. Kosky

Robert H. Kosky, 90, peacefully passed from our earthy world on Friday, November 25, 2022, after a beautiful Thanksgiving, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Kosky graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951 and served in the United Stated Navy. Following his service in the Navy Mr. Kosky worked many years in management at the OTASCO Company, as well as Roper Corporation.

He was a member of The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, where he and his loving wife, Sandra Ingle Kosky, were married in 1959.

Mr. Kosky was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Goldie Bernice (Hall) Kosky, brothers, Walter Kosky, Jr. and Demmer Kosky, sisters, Frances Cimino and Anne Shipley, and his wife of 54 years, Sandra Ingle Kosky.

Survivors include his children, son, Robert Kosky, Jr., daughter-in-law, Mary Sue, son, John Kosky, daughter-in-law, Lisa, daughter, Kristy Gainey, grandchildren, Joshua, Cara Sharp (Brandon), Rob, Jacob, Anna (Kevin), Madison, Andrew, and Benjamin, great-grandchild, Fletcher Sharp, sister, Beverly Reynolds, and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to be followed by the celebration of a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ladies of Charity Chattanooga, 2821 Rossville Blvd., Chattanooga, Tn. 37407.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com for the Kosky family.

Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, Tn. 37412.

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