Eric Rupert Koski

December 14, 1942 to January 31, 2021

Beloved Eric "Rick" Koski of Leesburg, VA, died on January 31, 2021, at the age of 78 due to COVID related complications.  Rick was born on December 14, 1942 in Akron, Ohio but grew up in Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania, as an avid fan of the Penn State Football Team.

Rick was employed by United Airlines for over 40 years and was well respected by his colleagues for his calm-under-pressure attitude and oh so frequent jovial laughter. After his retirement from United, Rick decided to go back to work full time driving school buses for the Loudoun County Public School system.  He found a new fulfillment in driving special needs and handicapped children for nearly 10 years before finally retiring.

In the final years of his life, he enjoyed nothing more then sitting on is property with his family overlooking Sycolin creek. He loved watching the wildlife pass on by on his property.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Koski and children: Brandon and Nisha Bunkley, Darryl and Geraldine McCue, Courtney and Bobby Merhaut, and Erica and Patrick Scott.  Additionally, Rick is survived by his nieces:  Kris Koski, Katie O'Toole, Melinda Holderman, Sandy McGee, and Susie Hedstrom.

Rick favorite roll in his wonderful life was "Papa".  He will be greatly missed by his 10 grandchildren:  Taylor Scott, Sadie Boone, Kaiani Bunkley, Sydney Boone, Jackson Merhaut, Selah Bunkley, Patrick Scott II, Stella Scott, Autumn McCue, and Lilyana Merhaut.  They cherished his happy presence, continuous jokes, nicknames, and laughter.

Rick/Papa was a wonderful man and encourager, the leader of his family, and he adored any and all family time he could have.

A private celebration of his life is planned for his intimidate family members.

He was taken home to Heaven too soon.

-Until we meet again-

We love you, Papa

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