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David A. Koss

October 2, 1956 — November 10, 2024

Kalamazoo

David A. Koss, 68, of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, November 10, 2024. David was born October 2, 1956 in Inglewood, CA to Peter and Emma (Fazzone) Koss. He graduated from The State University of New York at Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. David spent the beginning of his career working for Pfizer and then worked at Zoetis, retiring in 2024.

David married the former Deborah Nowicki on June 2, 1984, who survives. David is also survived by their two children, Jeremy Koss and Sarah Koss; a sister, June (Bill) Skiff; nieces and nephews, Rachel Skiff, Sharon Shaughnessy, Daniel Skiff, John Victor Skiff III, Matthew Tygert and Sarah Elizabeth Tygert and 10 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sandra Tygert. 

David enjoyed taking family trips to Florida, working outside in his yard and garden, riding bikes and watching football with his son. 

Visitation will be Friday, November 15, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel, where funeral services to celebrate David’s life will be Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Comstock Township Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to SPCA of SW Michigan or to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue Project. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. 

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Visitation

Friday, November 15, 2024

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care, Richland Chapel

9170 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083

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Funeral Service

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care, Richland Chapel

9170 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083

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