Gerald Francis Kotwas, 75

Gerald Francis Kotwas, 75, of Leisure World, in Leesburg, VA passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Ashburn.

“Jerry” was born Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1938, in Rochester, NY. He was a son of the late Alphonse Sylvester Kotwas and the late Ann Mykins Kotwas.

Jerry worked for the U.S. government for 33 years until his retirement as Deputy Chief of Foreign Trade.   He enjoyed many overseas assignments including living in Afghanistan and Africa with his family. His hobbies included golf and football but mostly spending time with his loving wife, their children and grandchildren, and he cherished a special bond with each of them. 

He leaves his beloved wife of more than 50 years Kathryn Enright Kotwas of Leesburg and five children:  Larry & Cammie Kotwas of Ashburn, VA, Kenny & Jill Kotwas of Waldorf, MD, and Mark & Kelly Kotwas of Leesburg, VA, daughters, Lisa & Arnie Lucius of Holly Springs, NC, and Jennifer & Lee Blakeman of Alexandria, VA, and his brothers, Kenny & Marie Kotwas, and Richie & Rita Kotwas, all of Rochester, NY. He was the loving grandfather of Heather & Edward Wu, Daniel Kotwas, Kenneth & Michelle Kotwas, Carly Kotwas, Michelle Kotwas, Kevin Kotwas , Kate Kotwas, Sean Lucius, Scott Kotwas, Cole Lucius, and Alex Lucius.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 55 Oak Crest Manor, in Leesburg. Interment will follow in Leesburg Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Special Olympics, 215 Depot Court SE, 2nd floor, Leesburg, VA 20175; and/or the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L Street NW, Suite 415, Washington, DC 20036.

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