November 18, 1929 - February 09, 2022
Tom was born November 18, 1929 in Stockton California to John and Katherine Katsikostas. He was a proud veteran who had served in the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War in 1951. He was employed as a dispatcher for BJJ for 29 years. Tom was a proud member of the VFW, American Legion Post 22, Morning Star Lodge No. 68, and past Masonic Lodge 439.
He met the love of his life Eloise, who he married in 1953 and started a beautiful family. Tom is preceded in death by his wife Eloise, his two sons Gregory Steven and Nicholas Andrew Kosta. He is survived by daughter Karan (Larry) Miner, John Kosta, and Thomas Jr. In addition he adopted and raised his six granddaughters Tiffany Kosta, Jennifer (Wyatt) Tillman, Mary (Jose) Casillas, Ashley (Dennis) Fleck, Vanessa (Sean) Knock, Seriena (Garret) Brown, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchild. Family meant everything to him, and his absence is deeply felt.
The Trisagion will be held Tuesday February 22nd at St. Basils Greek Orthodox Church at 7pm. Refreshments will be held after. The funeral services will be Wednesday February 23rd at 10am at St. Basils Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton California.
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