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Henry Komosinski

Henry Komosinski was the youngest of six children born to Dominic and Helen Komosinski in Watertown, Conn., on Nov. 11, 1922. His parents immigrated from Poland in the early 1900's. Henry Joined the U.S. Army before the start of W.W.II and served as a Military Policeman guarding the Panama Canal. He also served as Eleanor Roosevelt's personal driver for a short time. Upon returning from Army service, Henry became an Auxiliary New York State Policeman and truck driver for the Liquor Board of New York State.

He met his wife of 47 years, Ruth and married her in Yonkers, N.Y. in 1948. They were blessed with a daughter, Cherylann five years later. In 1955, Henry moved his family west to Coeur d'Alene, where Ruth's parents were living. A son, Jay joined the family four years later.

He worked in Idaho and Washington for General Telephone Company and helped change Idaho's telephone system from wall cranks to rotary dial phones while adding new poles and lines. He left GTE nine years later, and became a local insurance agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

He served the citizens of Coeur d'Alene for several years as a city councilman and sat on both fire and police commissions. He was very actively involved in the Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts, volunteering many hours of his time leading and counseling the local youth. He was the advisor of Explorer Post 222 for many years which provided search and rescue, crowd and traffic control services to the city of Coeur d'Alene. Henry was a long time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in downtown Coeur d'Alene, serving in many official capacities, most notably as treasurer, and he was an active member of Toastmasters, and the Hyromaniacs.

A long time member of the Catholic community. Henry was involved with both St. Thomas and St. Pius Parishes. Henry stayed active in his senior years working as a contract U.S. Mail Carrier, golfing as often as he could with special friend, Connie Smith, and sharing many good times with his friends at Leisure Park and the Owl Cafe. Henry peaceably died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, after a short battle with cancer.

Viewing will be from Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 625 W. Haycraft, Coeur d'Alene. A luncheon will follow the funeral mass at the church.

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Name: Bob/Juanita Morgan
City: Hayden
State: Idaho
Email: juamorgan@msn.com
Date: 7-27-07

"Hi--my name is Henry and if you can't remember that just think of the candy bar "O-Henry" said a voice in a gray pickup as we walked our recently purchased lot in Leisure Park one day in 1999. And so we met Henry Komosinski who would become both a good neighbor and friend. Henry guarded the neighborhood from his vantage point in the living room checking nightly to make certain everyone had closed their garage door. On occasion, I would forget to close mine and he took great delight in calling me later in the evening to tell me about it! I tried my very best to catch him doing the same but he wouldn't allow that to happen! Henry was never one to lose at anything! Anyone who has visited Henry's home knows that he has a flagpole and flys the American flag proudly. You will also see that most of the surrounding neighbors have the same. Guess who initiated that??
Jay and Cheryl--hold on to your memories as the days go by and remember always that your Dad was a unique person. He was fiercly independent, strong in character and belief, honest and loyal to any cause he believed in.
We will miss our nieghbor and friend.

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Name: Red Cozzetto
City: HAYDEN
State: Idaho
Date: 7-27-07

Cheryl Ann, Sorry I could'nt make it to the service.. Youre dad and I had a lot of good laughs in the six years that we worked together. God Bless you and take care. Sincerely Red....

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Name: Susan "Susi" Menges
City: Arvada
State: Colorado
Date: 07/28/2007

God tells us in John3:16 "For God so loved the world (us)that He gave his only begotten Son (Jesus) that whosoever (Your name here - Uncle Hank) believes in Him shall not perish but shall have everlasting life."

John 14:1, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God."

John 11:25 Jesus said: "I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."

This past year or so, many of us have received cards from Uncle Hank, Henry. Recently, the cards he sent became more spiritual in nature. Praise God for his comfort and guidance to Uncle Hank during his final time here on earth.

Cheri and Jay may you both be comforted by this same God who is indeed the "Blessed Controller in our Lives".

I am with you all in spirt if not in the flesh today.

Love, Susi

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Name: D.Joe Knight
City: Heber City
State: Utah
Country: USA
Email: knight@141.com
Date: 07-28-2007

Mr. K
Thanks so much for all you did for so many of us in the scouting program. Had it not been for you I know I would not be doing what I am now. Rest in piece my friend.
D.Joe Knight Firefighter/ Paramendic
Park City Utah

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Name: Don & Katy Zigler
City: Hayden
State: Idaho
Date: 7/30/07

Henry was a valuable resident Of Leisure Park. He participated in and was very active in the happenings of the park. He will be missed by his friends here in the park.

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Name: Coni Bridgman
City: Crestline
State: Ca
Country: USA
Email: CBridgman@lacopubdef.org
Date: 07-30-07

Dear Jay and Family:

My deepest hearfelt sympathy to you and your loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you....

Respectfully,

Coni Bridgman

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Name: Andrea & Al Olmstead
City: Dalton Gardens
State: Idaho
Date: July 30, 2007

We want Hank's family to know how much so many of us appreciated all of Hank's good work with the scouts and all young people. His energy was wonderful and his service to his community and to the city of Cd'A was great. He seemed gruff, but was so friendly and helpful and just thinking of him brings a smile to our faces.

We are sorry for your loss, but know that you cherish many wonderful memories of Hank. Bless you all!

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Name: Ed & Kathy Pettersen
City: Spokane Valley
State: Washington
Country: USA
Email: efpett24@yahoo.com
Date: 07/30/07

Please know that you have our deepest sympathy. Henry became a dear friend at the golf cart store and enjoyed visiting with us often. He shared his many recipies and stories with us and we will miss him dearly.
He always shared his faith and was not afraid to share his opinions as well.
We have lost a good friend but his memory will never be lost.
God Bless

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Name: Kevin Price
City: Orofino
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: kudu@suddenlink.net
Date: 3 AUG 08

Hank taught me a lesson many years ago that has always stuck with me. Sometime during my Scouting years, when Hank was one of our Troop advisors, a situation happened where a mistake was made, and I was mistakenly blamed for it. I don't even remember what the issue was now. All I remember is that whatever went wrong, I didn't do it. Hank was one of the people who was convinced I was involved, and he counciled me about how he was dissapointed in me. Later on, it was shown that I hadn't done anything wrong, as I'd claimed all along. Hank was the first one to seek me out and apoligize. Nothing fancy, just a sincere, man to man "I'm sorry Kevin, I was wrong about you." I remember that, because as a young teenager at the time, it was the first time any adult outside my family sincerely apoligized to me. Hank was a city councilman at the time, an important member of the community, and an adult that I looked up to. This simple and honest act taught me that any man, no matter what status or authority he has, should always be man enough to admit a mistake and apoligize. An easy rule to remember, but hard for many to live by. Thanks Hank, you made a difference in the world with your life.

Kevin Price
Troop 201 Alumni
Corrections Officer, Orofino State Prison
& Retired Army Reserve Officer