Louis John Kollar, Jr.
February 2, 1941- August 4, 2021
Louis John “Lou” Kollar, Jr., 80 of Solomons, MD passed away on August 4, 2021 at his residence. Born February 2, 1941 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Louis J. Kollar, Sr. and Rose Kollar.
Lou graduated from Jamaica High School in 1959, from the Academy of Aeronautics and City College of NY in 1961. He was a Technical Sales Representative for thirty nine years, and founded his last company, K&A Technical Sales before retiring in 2003. Lou was a member of the Old Crows Association for twenty two years, Engineers of America, and the Indigo Run Men’s Club of Hilton Head, SC. He was an active supporter of Denville NJ Soccer, and Morris Catholic, where his sons attended high school.
Tradition was extremely important to Lou. He cherished family gatherings and celebrations. He loved a good cigar, a great round of golf, and a home-cooked Italian meal. He loved his wife and children fiercely, and adored being Pop Pop to his twelve grandchildren. He will be forever missed.
Lou is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Patricia A. Kollar whom he married in Greenwood Lake, NY; his children, Matthew Kollar (Kimberly) of Stamford, CT, Louis J. Kollar III (Clair) of California, MD, Kevin Kollar (Kathleen) of Rhinebeck, NY, and Kristen Constantino (Michael) of Bayport, NY; twelve grandchildren; and siblings, Riki Grayvensky (Ijo) of Lawrence, NY and Robert Kollar (Janice-dec.) of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00, with a funeral service directly following at the chapel from 11:00 to 12:00. The services will be held at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Anderson Center for Autism.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
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7 Aug 2021
12:06pm
Lou, We will always remember your smile and soft voice. Love you always.
Rick and Peggy Stressler
City
Cortland
State
NY
7 Aug 2021
12:11pm
We are so very sorry for your loss! Mr. Kollar was such a lovely man: So much fun to be around & he always made everyone feel comfortable. Sending all our love & deepest condolences to the Kollar family!
Paula Soares & Brian Zink
City
Cambridge
State
MA
7 Aug 2021
10:55pm
DEEPEST SYMPATHY……so sorry to hear this……Fondly, Carolyn Chermak
City
DENVILLE
State
New Jersey
8 Aug 2021
10:25am
Our deepest condolences to Pat and Lou’s family. Tracy and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. The time we got to spend with Lou and Pat will always be cherished. Feel blessed that we were able to share many laughs and great times together. Lou was more than a boss and a mentor to me, he was a friend.
City
West Milford
State
NJ
8 Aug 2021
5:01pm
Dear Kristen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Love, AJ and Uncle Mike
City
Valley Stream
State
NY
8 Aug 2021
5:02pm
As Lou’s business partner for many years at K&A Technical Sales we did very well and I have many fun and fond memories. Our “Corprorate Business meeting in Bermuda “ was a special time , one of my best memories during partnership. So sorry to learn of his passing.
City
Gillette
State
New Jersey
8 Aug 2021
5:53pm
Uncle Lou was a wonderful uncle to the entire Gartner clan. We celebrated many holidays together, especially Christmas in Wyckoff and Easter at Aunt Pat’s and Uncle Lou’s (Rockaway Boro, Denville and Long Island). We are going to miss his laughter, his sense of humor and his kindness. May he rest in peace.
City
Mantoloking
State
NJ
8 Aug 2021
7:05pm
We are sending light to The Kollar family in these hours of bereavement & sadness. Lou was the first Harbour’s neighbor we met two years ago. Lou always had a smile & kind words as we walked by his & Pat’s house. We will miss his friendly demeanor as his front porch chair sits empty.
~ In Christ’s love ~
Mike & Teresa Parsons
City
Solomon's Island
State
Maryland
8 Aug 2021
8:16pm
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am very sorry that Lou has passed on.
Lou was a great man, an honest, down to earth rep and became a good friend. I will miss him as well as his lively emails.
Pat Iassogna (Unisys..retired)
City
Melville
State
NY
9 Aug 2021
10:55am
Your family’s loss is a loss for our neighborhood as well. May your family find comfort in each other, fond recollections, and the grace of God. Lou will be missed.
City
Solomons
State
MD
12 Aug 2021
12:23pm
A red cardinal came to visit me and then I got the phone call and I knew it was you !!! Sending love and light to you all!! I’m picturing you smoking a cigar and playing golf and getting a birdie love your goddaughter Dana I can still hear the sound of your voice.. Now you with grandma Rose and grandpa grandma roses definitely making you lasagna love you always and forever Dana
City
Manhattan
State
Ny
Sort Comments
Lou, We will always remember your smile and soft voice. Love you always.
Rick and Peggy Stressler
We are so very sorry for your loss! Mr. Kollar was such a lovely man: So much fun to be around & he always made everyone feel comfortable. Sending all our love & deepest condolences to the Kollar family!
Paula Soares & Brian Zink
DEEPEST SYMPATHY……so sorry to hear this……Fondly, Carolyn Chermak
Our deepest condolences to Pat and Lou’s family. Tracy and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. The time we got to spend with Lou and Pat will always be cherished. Feel blessed that we were able to share many laughs and great times together. Lou was more than a boss and a mentor to me, he was a friend.
Dear Kristen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Love, AJ and Uncle Mike
As Lou’s business partner for many years at K&A Technical Sales we did very well and I have many fun and fond memories. Our “Corprorate Business meeting in Bermuda “ was a special time , one of my best memories during partnership. So sorry to learn of his passing.
Uncle Lou was a wonderful uncle to the entire Gartner clan. We celebrated many holidays together, especially Christmas in Wyckoff and Easter at Aunt Pat’s and Uncle Lou’s (Rockaway Boro, Denville and Long Island). We are going to miss his laughter, his sense of humor and his kindness. May he rest in peace.
We are sending light to The Kollar family in these hours of bereavement & sadness. Lou was the first Harbour’s neighbor we met two years ago. Lou always had a smile & kind words as we walked by his & Pat’s house. We will miss his friendly demeanor as his front porch chair sits empty.
~ In Christ’s love ~
Mike & Teresa Parsons
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am very sorry that Lou has passed on.
Lou was a great man, an honest, down to earth rep and became a good friend. I will miss him as well as his lively emails.
Pat Iassogna (Unisys..retired)
Your family’s loss is a loss for our neighborhood as well. May your family find comfort in each other, fond recollections, and the grace of God. Lou will be missed.
A red cardinal came to visit me and then I got the phone call and I knew it was you !!! Sending love and light to you all!! I’m picturing you smoking a cigar and playing golf and getting a birdie love your goddaughter Dana I can still hear the sound of your voice.. Now you with grandma Rose and grandpa grandma roses definitely making you lasagna love you always and forever Dana