Grace Koshy
December 15, 1927 ~ August 20, 2020
Grace Koshy – also known as Ma, Didi, Grace Aunty, Kochamma, and of course ‘Dida’ to almost everyone – went to be with our Lord and was reunited with her mom, dad, siblings and her beloved husband whom she called ‘Achayan’ on August 20, 2020.
Grace was born in Kolkata, India to Usha and Issac Newton on December 15, 1927, where she grew up and eventually started a family. She was the oldest of eight siblings and served as a role model and mentor to each one of them. Grace was a fearlessly, independent woman who created her own path in life. In 1945, at the young age of 18, she enrolled in nursing school and eventually became an operating room nurse. In 1951, she met P J. Koshy, the brother of her nursing school roommate whom she later married in 1958. They raised two children John and Anne in Kolkata until moving to Buffalo, New York in 1983. Grace always flourished in the company of others and showered them with her unconditional love and generosity. With only two items in the fridge, she could create a buffet for her family and an atmosphere of joy and warmth. Grace was happiest when she was making sure everyone around her was comfortable and fed. Even if you told her you had eaten she would give you food – ‘just have a little’ – she would say. Along with her love for cooking and caring for others, she loved music, secretly watching golf, talking to people on the phone and writing cards. She could spend hours looking for just the right card – birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, retirement, new home – you name it – because it had to have just the ‘right words’. She would even write thank you cards for receiving a thank you card.
Everyone mattered to Grace and she made each of us feel very special. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from her; unconditional love for all, forgiveness, deep faith, generosity, kindness, compassion and ‘there is nothing that a cup of tea cannot solve!’ She embodied her name – and lived in grace.
Grace is survived by her son, John (Kathy); her daughter, Anne (Eugene); and five grandchildren, Anna, Leah, Alex, Sam, and Kathryn and countless other nieces, nephews, family members and friends whom she loved deeply and dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to your favorite charity.
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Thank you,
Anne
Monday’s funeral service for Grace will be livestreamed, if you would like to join the chapel virtually please click the link below.
Services
Visitation: Sunday, August 23, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Visitation: Sunday, August 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Service: Monday, August 24, 2020 12:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Interment: Monday, August 24, 2020 1:15 pm
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Avenue
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
Her warm heart, quick smile, gentle soul, and soft hands will be missed. Such a lovely woman. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in Peace Dida.
you and love you. May our soul rest in peace. Love always.
Your friend Tappu
We will miss you Aunty.
Dear Mrs. Koshy, may your dear soul rest in peace. I remember you very vividly from Union Chapel, Kolkata, India. My condolences to the entire family.
May You Rest In Peace Forever Aunty ❤️🙏
Your smile, humility, caring and love will be in our hearts for ever.
Hoping that we will meet you again in heaven.
Rest in peace and pray for us. Love you for ever.
I am truly sorry for your lost. I hope you find some comfort during this challenging time.
Blessed Dida, May your family see you through each other’s eyes! Your kind, tender and loving demeanor will always be remembered! Lauren loved your cooking! Our love, the Wozny and Zeman families
Mrs. Koshy will be missed by all of us.
You were always like a halo of love, happiness and positivity in many’s life including me… An Angel.
I will be ever grateful for all your inspirations and blessings.
Love you Pisi ! You will always be in my heart !
Grace mashima shone always, continue to wrap all her loved ones in love, joy and peace. Our sincere condolences and prayers for her precious family.
Love you dear mashima. Will cherish the fond memories of the bygone years.
Aunty was a lady who lived up to her name in the true sense of the term. I remember her to be very jovial with a smile on her face always. May your soul rest in peace. Deepest condolences to the family and may God give you all the strength to face this loss of such a beloved one
Dear Aunty
I have known you from my childhood. What can I say? Goodbye is so difficult for one you love. I remember your kindness and gentleness and generosity and warmth and laughter. I will miss you. You will live on in our memory. There you will always be with us with your laughter and warmth and love…..
Your Tunku always
May you rest in his amazing peace. Enjoy your sleep until we all meet again soon!
Dear Bobby and Molly….
Sorry to hear your loss…..was going back our Calcutta life… Weekend visits to your house…Aunty’s smiling face and her advices…and all the good times we had. Your Mom was such a wonderful woman,….a great mother, …a true friend….a honest and trustworthy…..a great adviser. May the good Lord comfort you all at this difficult times and may her soul Rest in Peace✝✝✝
You are with the angels now, and may your soul rest in eternal peace. My deepest condolences to the everyone at home, Bobby & Molly.
With sadness and prayers for the Koshy family on Grace’s passing, and remembrance of a life well lived…
Dear Gracy kochamma your smile and jokes we never forget.Memories never die.You are happy now since you are with almighty God and achayen
My deepest sympathy for you and your family on the loss of someone so beloved.
We miss you
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of our Loving Graceaunty. Aunty was a unique Angel, who will come to your dreams and guide you all from heaven🙏.
Our heart is with you all in this time of sorrow.
Sending Prayers to you and your family.
🙏❤️🙏