Obituary of Samuel J. Kost

Samuel J. Kost, 49, of Kirkwood died Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Ann Kost, his brother Michael Kost, Jr. and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Betty and Robert Leavitt. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Meredith Kost; his son Tyler Kost; his father Michael Kost, Sr. his brother David and Kathy Kost; his sister MaryAnn and Phil Minko; his sister-in-law Betsy and Eugene Lamotte; his brother-in-law Russell and Lori Leavitt; his nieces and nephews, Craig and Dana; Erica and Willie; Nevan; Kyle and Meagan; Jamison and Sheamus; Alissa and Dustin; Jeremy and Lindsey; Emily and Macie; Brittany and Doug. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Kirkwood and was a volunteer with the church. He was a graduate of Windsor Central High School and Rochester Institute of Technology. He was the former Vice President of Kost Tire and was a volunteer for CHOW and Meals on Wheels. His love for his family was paired with his love for music and boating. He also leaves behind his two feline friends, Noonan and Lucy. Sam was so proud of his son Tyler and loved going to his high school and college football games. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Mary's Church, 975 Route 11, Kirkwood, Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. John's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Forest City, PA. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Sam's memory may be made to St. Mary's Church, 975 Route 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795.