Nicholas "Nick" Kotwica age 78 of Buffalo Grove. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Gilbert) Kotwica for 57 years. Loving dad Wendy (late Craig) Pound and Nick Kotwica. Dear grandpa of Ahren and Grace Pound and Nadia Kotwica. Dear brother of the late Anne, Carol, and Joe. Fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday, November 7th, 3 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 South Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road) Wheeling followed by a Life Celebration Service at 5:00 pm and visitation will continue to 7:00 pm. Cremation Private. Inurnment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital will be greatly appreciated. To leave a condolence or for more information visit www.funerals.pro or call 847.537.6600.