December 2 1964 August 13 2019
“I’M GOOD” – Darrin Charles Koloski, 54, of Anchorage, Alaska passed away at his home early morning of August 13, 2019 from a 40-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer wearing his favorite flannel shirt and surrounded by his loving family. Duluth Trading Company, Steamdot Coffee and Turnagain Armpit lost a loyal customer that day and his family lost a patriarch, their hero. He was married 23 years to Jessica Schultz Koloski (aka my beautiful wife), survived by what he always bragged was his best accomplishments, daughters, Sara and Elli and sons, Darrin (aka Bubba) and Willie Joe (aka Biggin); by his mother Judy Koloski, brother Frank Koloski, sister Tara Koloski, and nephews Tommy Koloski and Frankie Koloski (aka Buckshot); brother Gary Koloski, sister Marlene Koloski, sister Dana DelGrande, brother Larry Marhefka and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and cousins; preceded in death by his father Frank (Mink) Koloski, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (Winn and Koloski). Raised/educated in Massachusetts, a graduate of Lee High School, class of 1983 and an accomplished electrician and business partner of Samson Electric Inc. since 1991. Darrin loved life and had a smile that lit up a room. His favorite phrases were “I’m Good”, “Ask me about my underwear”, and “Fish On”. He held sweet memories of times spent at Big Sky Charters (fishcamp) and teaching his kids how to fish the Kenai with pictures to prove he caught big fish, no lie. He loved to hunt big game and was always competing with Frank on making the record books for biggest Moose, which he hung in his family room when Jessie was out of the house. The hockey community would find Darrin at all of the local Aces games and his love for the sport got his kids playing hockey. He was there at practices, games, meetings and of course a shoulder to cry on for the politics involved with kids and hockey. He was a committed Red Sox (Yankees Suck) fan and a diehard Raiders fan. In his younger days Darrin enjoyed playing baseball, football, basketball, softball, bowling, darts and golf and always made sure he had the best equipment to succeed which all of this is still in his garage (at least 9 bowling balls). All who knew him know that his family was most important to him. The only regret Darrin had was eating a corndog he bought at a gas station on his way home from fishing, Bubba can tell you that story. Even in his last days Darrin had a champion spirit and the courage of a lion. He left behind a legacy. He was our hero. The family would like to publicly thank all who have surrounded us with love, comfort and tremendous support during this difficult time. The amount of support has been incredible. THANK YOU. The Celebration for Darrin will be September 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Cornerstone Church at 10431 Brayton Drive, Anchorage, Alaska with a reception to follow, Darrin style. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hospice of Anchorage or Denali Oncology Nurses Society. To send flowers to the family of Darrin Charles Koloski please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Darrin Charles Koloski December 2 1964 August 13 2019.
Alaskan Memorial Park Mortuary & Crematory
Death notice for the town of: Juneau, state: Alaska