Michael "Mitch" P. Koziol

Michael P. “Mike” “Mitch” Koziol, 68, of Templeton, died peacefully, Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on Gardner on May 8, 1951, he was the son of the late John J. Koziol Sr. and Shirley (Tootil) Koziol. Mitch was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1970. Mitch loved the Templeton community and worked as a dedicated Firefighter and EMT for the Templeton Fire Department for 32-years. He was employed as a custodian by the Narragansett Regional School District for 20-years and was the Town of Templeton Cemetery Commissioner for several years.

Mitch was a parishioner of St. Martins Catholic Church of Otter River, a member of the Otter River Sportsman Club, and a friend of Bill W. for 27-years. Mitch enjoyed going to casinos, gambling, and playing scratch tickets. He loved to frequent doughnut shops in Baldwinville; but the thing that Mitch loved and cherished the most was time spent with family and friends, especially his extended family.

Mike is survived by one brother, John J. Koziol Jr. of Templeton; one sister, Susan Arsenault of Templeton; one brother-in-law, Robert May Sr. of Athol; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 He was predeceased by one brother, Mark Koziol, and one sister, Linda May.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date with a Celebration of Mitch’s Life to follow.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Templeton Firefighters Association, 2 School Street, Baldwinville, MA 01436. Please reference in memory of Michael P. Koziol.