FORMER PNA NATIONAL DIRECTOR
REGINA KOBZI PASSES AWAY

Orange, California - Sad news reached the PNA Home Office that former PNA National Director and Commissioner of District XVI, Regina Y. Kobzi had passed away.

Regina was born January 14, 1925 and raised in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She was a member of Lodge 533 until 1964 when the family moved to California. Regina was employed as a business manager for many automobile dealerships throughout California, until she retired. Regina was charter member of Lodge 3193 where she was financial secretary for over 25 years. In 1983 thru 1991, Regina was elected as Commissioner of District XVI and ran for National Director at the California convention where for two terms held that position. Her son Richard was elected as Director for two terms after her tenure. She also was a Director of the Southern California Polish American Congress for four years and was very active in many local organizations namely, Polish University Club, Polish American Cultural Network, Polish American Historical Association and the Helen Modjeska Foundation plus a founding member of the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda, Californina.

She was married to Carl Kobzi for over 50 years and has three sons, Richard (Patty), Robert (Helen) and Regis (Lisa) and was Grandmother to Matthew, Wesley, Andrew, Kelsey, Alexander, Jacob, Casey, Kelly, Jason, Katie and Ryan, and great grandmother to Adian.

Condolences could be sent to her son Richard Kobzi at 7006 E. Monaco Parkway, Orange, California 92867.

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Director Regina Kobzi 1991

Regina Kobzi

Regina receiving honor of Women's 100th at Board Meeting in 2006