DOVER - Joseph F. Koska, Jr., "Butch" passed away at home on Mon., Mar. 9, 2015. Mr. Koska was born Jun. 12, 1948 in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late Joseph F. Koska, Sr. and Matilda Koska. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, retiring after 28 years of service as a Senior Master Sergeant. He also retired as a Baltimore County Detective. Joseph had a lifetime love of dogs and enjoyed playing the guitar and experiencing the outdoors. He was an avid Baltimore sports fan. But the most joy that he got in life was spending time with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, and his mom, Hazel; he was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Ream. He is survived by his first wife, Cindy; two sons, Tyson Koska and his wife Ana of Timonium, Md. and Alan Koska and his wife Diana of Phoenix, Md.; four grandchildren, AJ, Brooke, Mia and Nadja; his sister, Stacy Wuest of Cheswold, who lovingly cared for him; and two brothers, Craig Koska and his wife Nancy of Smyrna, and Billy Lowe of Fla. He is also survived by many adoring nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Mon., Mar. 16, 2015 from 11 am to 12:30 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main St. in Smyrna, where celebration of life services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Burial with honors will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com