Eric John Kozakowski

November 11, 1974 - January 11, 2022

Eric John Kozakowski, age 47, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on January 11, 2022, after a short, courageous battle with Covid-19. Eric was born November 11, 1974 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a 1994 graduate of Christiana High School, where he was a proud player for the Vikings football team. Eric worked for A-1 striping, a family owned business, for the past twenty years. He thoroughly enjoyed planning and taking spontaneous family trips, near and far. Whether it was just for a bite to eat, a week at the beach, or a long weekend at an amusement park, Eric enjoyed every minute spent with his family. He was a kind and generous person and he always made friends everywhere he went, and all of those friends have an “Eric story”. His love for Lauren, Matthew and Kayla was endless. He could not have been more proud of his family and their close bond, and they will miss him tremendously. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Barbara Kozakowski as well as his brother, Edward Kozakowski. He is survived by the love of his life and fiancée, Lauren Shortlidge; his children, Matthew and Kayla Kozakowski; his siblings: Ricky, Denise and Brad Kozakowski and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, from 10:30 AM-12 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Eric's life at 12 PM. Burial will be held at All Saints Cemetery following the service. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com. You can view the services for Eric through our webcast at the link provided https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1188398