Markus Adam Kotnik

2001 - 2017

Markus Adam Kotnik obituary, 2001-2017, Glendale, NY

BORN

2001

DIED

2017

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Glendale, New York

Markus Kotnik Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 12, 2017.

Markus Adam Kotnik, of Glendale; passed away on May 11th 2017 at 15 years of age. Markus was the beloved son of Frank and Christine Kotnik. Visitation will take place Monday: 2-5 & 7-10pm. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Tuesday (May 16th) 10:30am at Saint Pancras R.C. Church, Glendale. Interment to follow at Saint John Cemetery, Middle Village.
In Lieu of flowers, the Kotnik Family has requested that donations be made in memory of Markus to: Saint Pancras School Golf Outing, 68-20 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY 11385 Attn: SPS Golf Outing.

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June 9, 2017

Frances Ringswald

Dearest Tina and Frank,
I didn't know you, but I learned about Markus and knew the Kornik name from the community and the Parrish. When I read it I had to keep reading because I was very shocked. I have been praying that God has taken you under his watch and will never leave your side. You will be tested over and over during this grieving. I know your faith will shine through. God bless you.

May 28, 2017

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Robert Mestrandrea

May 27, 2017

Joan Tramposch

Dear Frank and Family, You have my deepest sympathies. I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son Marcus. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you all. May God Bless You All and give you all the strength you need at this time.

May 18, 2017

Ingrid Matzelle

Frank, I'm so sorry to hear of the devastating loss of your child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. May God bless and watch over you all.

May 17, 2017

Walter Ambrosch

Words cannot express how I felt when I learned of this.
Frank, may God grant you and Tina the strength to endure and the Understanding and Peace to carry on.
My condolences to your entire Family.
May God hold you all close and comfort you.

May 17, 2017

Lisa Mevorach

Dear Frank and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your wife. Lisa Mevorach

May 17, 2017

Bozena Ciupinski

Dear Kotnik Family,
I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son Markus. I pray that God will grant you the strenght during this dark time. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. Our heartfelt condolences- Ciupinski Family

May 17, 2017

matt

May 16, 2017

Kathleen Rahill

May 16, 2017

Maspeth Resident

To the Kotnik family, my deepest condolences. Though I did not personally know Markus, he was a genuine soul who always had something kind to say. May be be at peace now, and even though he is gone too soon he is still with you. May the love and peace that Christ gives be with you through this difficult time.

May 16, 2017

Dear Kotnik Family,
I did not know Markus personally, but my son Alexander from Cathedral Prep did. My deepest condolences go out to your family. Rest assured that your angel is now in Heaven as Jesus promised us, Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Lomas Family (Milton, Silvia, Alexander and Cynthia)

May 16, 2017

Carol Lavelle

Our deepest condolences. Markus was a beautiful light that should not have gone out this soon. The pain and grief is too unbearable. In the arms of angels you will find him. You have the strength and love of the community. Markus was a gift from God whom you loved and nurtured remarkably. He will forever be in our memories and in time we will understand his life's lesson for us all. May the peace and love of Christ be with you now and always. With love and compassion, The Lavelle Family - Carol, Bill, AnnMarie, Kerry and Breanna.

May 16, 2017

Neighbor

Christopher Siess

I don't think I can muster any words that can soften the devestation you must feel right now. But I do hope that all the people that have reached out to you shows how dearly you are cared for, and how deeply Markus was loved.

You have my deepest condolences.

-T427

May 16, 2017

JoEllen Gillooley

May 16, 2017

Fernando Camareno

To Frank and Tina Kotnik:
Parenthood binds us together when we share the joys of looking at young lives discovering the small things in life and develop long lasting friendships. We cry for your loss and share your anguish as if Markus was our own son. I will always remember how happy Markus looked with my son when dueling with Yugioh cards at the Boy Scouts' meetings at the basement of the Sacred Heart Church. The memory of Markus, so full of life, and his beaming smile, will always stay in our minds and hearts forever. The Camareno Family.

May 15, 2017

George Rodríguez

I'm very sorry for your loss Frank, Christine, Walter and the entire Kotnik, Sedler and Arcuris families. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Draw strength from family, friends and cherished memories. God bless you all.

May 15, 2017

Andrea Cahill

Dearest Kotnik Family

Sending my sincerest condolences and sympathy to your family at this time at loss. I am so sorry to hear of your sons passing. May god give you strength and guide you. Prayers and much love sent to your family.

May 15, 2017

Frank, so sorry for your loss. Lillian Kowalsky

May 15, 2017

Tom & Cathy Murawski

Frank & Tina,
As parents we cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing at this devastating tragic event. I (Tommy) still remember the pain my parents endured at the passing away of their only daughter, my only sister at a very young age. We pray that your strong Catholic Faith can help you get through these challenging times. We saw you and Markus on a regular basis at sunday mass at St Pancras where he often served as an altar boy. Markus will be missed by members of the St Pancras and Glendale Communities as well as all of those people who were fortunate enough to cross paths with him in his short life.
I, Cathy Murawski cannot believe your little boy grow to be a young gentleman, graduated grammar school, marched proudly as a boyscout and altar boy can be going to heaven to soon. Good bless Tina, Frank and family.
Thomas, Catherine Murawski & sons

May 15, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Markus was a wonderful boy. We will always remember his smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Canova Family

May 15, 2017

christine schukat

To Frank and Tina - so very sorry - our hearts go out to you both at this very difficult time. There are just no words to express how difficult this time is for you. We pray that God gives you the strength. Always in our prayers. The Schukat Family - Freddy, Christine, Christian, and Sigi and Martha

May 15, 2017

Glendale Resident

Although we don't personally know each other our paths have crossed over the years. Please know that your great loss is deeply felt. Mr. Kotnik you are a staple of our Glendale community. You have done so much to keep us all safe. It has always been most appreciated.
I use to see your dear wife everyday walking your beloved son to school as I went for the bus to go to work in the mornings when he went to school in Glendale.I always thought to myself what a lucky boy to have such a sweet mom to take him to school everyday, always ensuring his safety. Her love through her special care always very evident. I also witnessed the love between the three of you several times in church. Heartwarming to say the least. I will pray for you and your family and your beloved Markus. God bless you both and give you the strength you need to get through this very sad time. Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss.

May 15, 2017

Christine Arundel

Our family is deeply saddend for the Kotnik and Sedler families, especially Tina and Frank. We pray for all of you through this difficult time and beyond. We pray that Markus is at peace.

May 15, 2017

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Paulina and the family Baran

We Are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

May 14, 2017

You and your families are in my prayers. I will remember Markus always.

Denise M Vazquez

May 14, 2017

Bozhidar & Mariana Bachvarov

Our deepest condolences to the Kotnik family. We are greatly saddened by this untimely loss; Tina, Frank Jr and Hilda are in our thoughts and prayers tonight.

May 14, 2017

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Steven Pavlic and family

Tina, Frankie, and family, Our hearts weep, as we are absolutely devastated for you all. There are no words that can express our profound sorrow. We have prayed often these last days, hoping that faith, friends, and family will help you all get through this time when there are many more questions than answers. We pray the many wonderful memories remain vivid and strong, may the knowledge of Markus's impact on so many offer you comfort- Markus lives! And he is with you, in spirit, in heaven, and Markus's legacy will forever live on earth. God bless you all, and God bless Markus Adam Kotnik, forever may he rest in peace.

May 14, 2017

Little Saint Religious Goods

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Markus.
Rest in Peace.

May 14, 2017

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Mattaeus Boschen

My condolences with the Kotnik family. I will always remember Markus and our very few moments together. We played pool so many times I can't even count. Till our next game of pool man. Ur friend Mattaeus

May 14, 2017

Valerie Coleman

Frank, my deepest Condolences to you and your Family and may God Bless and keep you in his Grace.

May 13, 2017

Victor Santos

My prayers and condolences to the Kotnik family. Being a teacher at Cathedral Prep, words can't express how painful it is to lose one of our boys.His locker was right next to my room and every morning he would greet me with a smile. We will miss you Markus and always remember you!

May 13, 2017

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Lisa PIna

Frank Kotnik, I'm so saddened by this news. I haven't seen you in such a long time, but I do remember meeting your son. My daughter is 2 years older. We lived on the corner by sacred heart for 20 years. My condolences to you and your family. I'll keep you in my prayers. May God bless you and may he keep Markus in his eternal care.

May 13, 2017

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Thomas C. Staab

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kotnik Family. To Markus, you were always a great friend and the moments we were together although few in number I'll always remember. Till our next game of pool. -Tommy.

May 13, 2017

Friend

Karen Bowermaster

I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. May he rest in peace and may the grace of God guide you through these darkest days. Our condolences to the entire family.

May 13, 2017

Rest easy bro. "Why do all the good people die?" "When you go to pick flowers, which do you pick?" "The most beautiful ones". You're one of the beautiful ones brother. Fly high.

May 13, 2017

Friend

Renee Bartlett

Lord please shine the brightest light upon the Kotnik family. Please bless them with all of your strength. Please wrap them so tightly that they feel your love and guide them through this devastating time. Thank you. Amen.

May 13, 2017

Donna Reilly

There are no words. Rest in peace, sweet prince. May your memories bring you comfort and strength. God bless Markus and all who loved him. Love and prayers to you, Frankie and Tina and the rest of the Kotniks, Sedlers, Arcuris and Kurres. #GlendaleLove

May 13, 2017

Christian & Suzanne Schlotterbeck

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

May 13, 2017

Christian & Suzanne Schlotterbeck

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

May 13, 2017

Patricia Ricciardi

May he Rest In Peace. Our deepest condolences to the Kotnik family.

May 13, 2017

Thank you for all you have done for my dearest friend, you deserve the very best, and I know you will on as an emblem of exuberance for her.

May 12, 2017

Rob MacKay

This makes no sense. I'm so sorry, and I'll pray, pray, pray for you. You were fantastic parents. He was a fantastic guys. God bless.

May 12, 2017

Family

Teena Stiene

There are no words...disbelief and overwhelming sadness. Thinking of you Frankie and Tina.
-Teena Stiene

May 12, 2017

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Kyle Opao

Markus was one of the bestest of friends I could ever have, also the funniest. He use to talk about his Firebird everyday to us. He always brought a smile to our faces. We'll miss you dude!

May 12, 2017

Dan Byrne

As a member of Cathedral Prep (class of 70) we cherish our brothers as there is no finer collegiate organization that Cathedral. With that, I share in your loss, and will pray and offer a candle for Markus and family in my parish. He left too young but know the Lord has a reason for this and Markus is among God's Angels. I hope God's love will console you.

May 12, 2017

Ernie Kotnik

Frank and Tina, we are devastated for you both at this time in the loss of your beloved son Markus. You are in our prayers. Ernie and Debra

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