Antoinette Kokernak
- Dec 31, 2019
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6/7/1930 - 12/30/2019 OBITUARY
Entered into rest on December 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with a long illness. The 11th of 12 children, Antoinette was born in Albertson, NY and attended Herricks Public Schools and Mineola High School. In her younger years, Antoinette worked on many of the large farms that made up Nassau County in the 1930s and 1940s. She resided in New Hyde Park and Astoria, Queens for most of her adult life. Together with her late husband, Vincent, Antoinette owned and operated a mechanical engraving business in Astoria for over 30 years. Antoinette is survived by her son, Kevin Kokernak; her daughter Elaine Manasse (Joseph); her two beloved grandchildren, Rebecca and Joseph Manasse; a sister, Jane Brown of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. VISITATION Friday, January 3 2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, January 4 10:00 AM St. Hedwig’s Roman Catholic Church 1 Depan Avenue, Floral Park, NY INTERMENT Holy Rood Cemetery 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY
You were such an inspirational woman that everyone admired. Always fighting at anything that comes in your way. As a granddaughter, I much appreciated your gifts and care for us. We will miss your pieces of crochet and potato pancakes! I am so thankful for you and we will all miss you greatly.
You were a happy, caring, and loving grandma. I will miss when you used to buy us presents for the holidays and smile knowing how joyful we were. I am greatful of how much you used to brag about my sister and I to all the relatives. I will miss your strength and you being part of my childhood
You are the epitome of motherhood, an example to the world. You displayed all the attributes of Jesus, caring, kindness, and love. I know you endured so much during your life and have come through with perseverance and courage. My pillar of strength, you were always there for me when I needed you and have been the rock that I leaned on. For now I say goodbye and see you on the other side. I will never forget you and as you transition into heaven, a piece of me has died with you. Elaine
Auntie Ann,
I'm sitting here at home looking at the beautiful dollies that you made me. I have them hanging on my living room wall in frames that Pete had made. I know they were made with love. I will cherish them forever. I can't help but look at them and smile. We will miss you. We are glad you were able to come to visit us at our home. We enjoyed your company so much. Rest easy. Miss you. Love you always. Dawn and pete
Wish Mom & I could be with you to give this great lady the send off she deserves. Distance always made it difficult to spend enough time together, but I have such sweet memories of her. I especially remember sharing many stories of the joys & trials of running your own business when we visited at the PA house. On that trip, she gave me a beautiful afghan she handmade. When I lost my beloved Bob, it became the inspiration for my bedroom redo. She also gave me some great insights into my mom in her younger days. Celebrating a life well-lived & rejoicing that she is once again with Vincent. Love, Patty & Mom