James "Jim" J. Kocis

James "Jim" J. Kocis, 51 of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Excela Health, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Jim was born June 18, 1969 in Mt. Pleasant the son of the late, Joseph R. and Phyllis K Jurkovic Kocis. Jim was a 1987 graduate of Geibel High School, a member of the Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, a member and trustee of the Falcons Club, Mt. Pleasant, a life member of the Hecla Firemen's Club and various other social clubs of the area. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed playing golf. Jim was formerly employed for over 31 years by UPS, New Stanton. Surviving are his sister, Cathy Novakovich (Roy) of North Huntington, aunts, Jeanie Kocis and Paula Connors and numerous cousins. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 8pm Monday at SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL SERVICE 730 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant where parting prayers will be held at 9:30am Tuesday followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10AM at the Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. Interment will follow in the Visitation Cemetery. Please visit Jim's online memorial at www.saloom-rega.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director. (In compliance with the CDC Covid-19 guidelines, only 25 people will be permitted at one time in the funeral home during the visitation. Masks and social distancing are required).