John L. Kosiba - Amsterdam- New York
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swizzle
N 42° 57.514 W 074° 12.917
18T E 564004 N 4756512
John L. Kosiba maker of the Biggest Working Padlock in the World, 267 & 3/4lbs.
Waymark Code: WM7A1A
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2009
Views: 3
John L. Kosiba's padlock is still on diplay in the Ripley's museum. He was a Welder as well as operating Kosiba's Lock Shop. A WWII, Navy Veteran who served as a Fireman 1st class aboard the USS Miami. He was awarded 9 Bronze Stars. He was a very active member of the community. He was a member of John J. Wyszomirski American Legion Post 701, a life member of VFW Post 55, a member of the Central New York State Locksmith Association and the Lock Museum of America Inc.
He is buried in St. Stanislaus Cemetery on Steadwell Rd. in Amsterdam. Please be respectful of mourners and come back if necessary. I've seen a lot of activity here in the past year. This is one of the busiest cemeteries I've seen yet so keep that in mind. Happy Waymarking, Swizzle & Family
Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Both
What is depicted occupation or hobby?: Locksmith
Date of death: 08/05/1996
Date of birth: Not listed
Access hours and days: Not listed
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