Donald M. Kozlowski 12/18/1933 – 1/18/2026 Macedon: Donald passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2026, at the age of 92.

Donald graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1952. He went to work for the U.S. Post Office in 1961, where he dedicated 43 years of service before retiring in 2004. He was a proud member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch #210, for more than 60 years.

A lifelong Buffalo Bills fan and season ticket holder for 30 years, Donald especially enjoyed heading to Bills games with his friends—sharing the camaraderie, tradition, and memories that came with every season. He loved to read and was rarely seen without a book nearby. In his own quiet way, he also became something of a philanthropist, donating to nearly every charity that reached out.

Donald was predeceased by his wife, Patricia; his parents, John and Louisa; his brother, John; his son, Michael; and his granddaughter, Elly. He is survived by his sons David (Shannon), Don (Joanne), and Steve (Beth Anne); grandchildren John (Megan), Steve (Sierra), Jessica (Zachary), Jeffrey (Laci), Joey (Fernanda), Mary (Issac), Willy, Katy, Nick (Ryleigh), and Allison (Tommy); great-grandchildren John, Jameson, Wesley, James, Milo, Bruce, and Joni; nieces, nephews, and many friends, including his "second family," the letter carriers, office staff, and retirees at the Brighton Post Office.

Donald was deeply loved by his family and will be dearly missed. His steady presence and quiet generosity will be remembered always.

The family would like to thank Rochester Regional Home Care and Hospice for their support and compassion. My father, Donald Kozlowski, is 92 years old as his body now fails. Four of us are with him near the end; His three living sons Dave, Don, and Steven; and his caring daughter in law and loving home nurse, Shannon. Three women were most important in Dad's life. They were my mom Connie, his second wife Mary and his final love and wife Patricia. I believe that it is Pat's spirit most likely to accompany father into the afterlife, because in her I believe he found his final love. He also escorted her into her final journey during the cancer she suffered decades ago and into passing.

It has been several days since we all arrived during Dad's entry into home hospice. Dad greeted our presence warmly and with bright engagement. Today though, things become more difficult as Dad begins to transition. Hours have passed as we wait, pray, and help Don as best we know how. Often, we distract ourselves as it is difficult to watch and listen to some suffering, but we believe it is minimal. We are liberal with comfort medicine as Dad's lungs slowly take in fluids, presumably a result of combined congestive heart failure and kidney failure which are the long-term conditions that brought him to this state. We pray for a swift and pain free passing from this point on.

It is NFL divisional playoff weekend (including for the Bills) which seems so trivial in light of my father's big event. My mind projects forward to an imaginary time and place where someday I too may be in this end-of-life experience. The transition is not easy for a body that holds on to life so well. My father, the outstanding high school football player from the days they wore leather helmets, his body holds on. He blocks imaginary linesman doing the one job his body can remember, surviving. I urge you, Dad, this is not the time to survive. It is, or soon will be, time for you to let go and fully trust and find the God you believe in. I love you Dad; I pray for you and the well-being of your soul. May God, your son Michael, and wife Pat be with you always. For myself and on behalf of all care for you, we remind you that we love you now and forever. Amen

PS- Five of us were with Donald, our father, as he passed away. Shannon sat beside him and held his hand. Dave had just returned from the pharmacy just in the nick of time. Steve was nearby on the phone with Don and Joanne when Shannon declared his passing to us. Dad seemed so peaceful in the end, and we know he lived a good life and was a generous and loving man. We were with you! May God bless you Dad, always, Amen.

Services will be held privately for Donald.  Those wishing to leave a condolence may visit the tribute wall to his obituary at www.murphyfuneralservices.com.