William Lazo Kosta

William L. Kosta (Bill), 86 of Novi, Michigan passed away on October 26, 2023. William was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 11, 1937, to Lazo and Margaret Kosta.

He graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit. William worked for the associated press before entering the army in 1960. Where he served in Korea. He then went on to work for the Detroit News where he retired in 2000. He enjoyed read, watching sports especially baseball and football and gatherings with family and friends. 

William is survived by his brother Thomas Kosta (Joanne); brother-in-law Robert Schulz; Nephews Kenneth, Paul, Matt, and Phil; Nieces Karen, Melissa, Margo and Danielle and other family and friends.

William is preceded in death by his father Lazo Kosta; mother Margaret Kosta; brother Victor Kosta and sister Christine Schulz.

The visitation will be held Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 and the Funeral will be held Friday, November 3rd, 2023, at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152.

Memorial donations in memory of William L. Kosta may be made to Scared Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152.