Obituary of Bernard Leo Kost

Kost, Bernard Leo, "Bernie", "Boppa Bernie" Webster: After a well lived life, Bernie leaves us rich in memories and walked through the pearly gates at the age of 84 on December 20, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, John and Modwena Kost, his sister Thérèsa Holland (Walter), and sister-in-law Carolyn Kost. Beloved father of Maureen Kost-Rottler (Michael) of Wading River, NY, Jean Radler (Michael), Robert J. Kost and Diane Christ (Tim). Dear grandfather to Alec, Emily, Matthew, Christopher and Jessica. Also survived by brother, John J. Kost of St. Louis, Missouri, as well as several nieces and nephews. Bernie was born in Rochester, NY and was a graduate of St. Andrew's Seminary High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and upon his honorable discharge, completed his college degree in business and accounting at St. John Fisher College. After 30 years, Bernie retired from R. T. French Company on 1 Mustard Street, Rochester, NY. Bernie loved golf, volunteering at the LPGA, music, and was a member of the St. Joseph's Folk Group during the 80's and 90's. Bernie enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren's various activities as well as his walks even when his health required the use of a walker. The family would like to thank the care givers on the 3rd floor at St. Ann's Care Center at Cherry Ridge, Rainier Grove Memory Care Center at Cherry Ridge, and Hospice Visiting Nurse Service. There will be a funeral service celebrating Bernie's life on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Ann's Community at Cherry Ridge Chapel, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Bernie's memory to The Reverend Russell A. Pendergast Scholarship Fund at St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618 or the Basillian Father's Mission, Post Office Box 708, North Main Street, Sugarland, Texas 77487-0708. Willard H. Scott Funeral Home