Dorothy "Dotty" (Kozik) Lazarz, 78, beloved wife of the late Charlie Lazarz, passed away peacefully at Apple Rehab on Saturday, August 29, 2015. She was born in Hartford on February 23, 1937 and resided there most of her life until moving to Rocky Hill 3 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Anna and Michael Kozik. She graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1955 and held various jobs before retiring from Ellis Manor Convalescent Home. Her passion was animals and Dorothy was especially devoted to her dogs (Brownie, Beauty and Cassie) and her cat Peanut. She leaves her devoted sister, Shirley LaCava of Rocky Hill, and 8 nieces and nephews and their families: Genevieve Aureli and Susan Freeman of Rocky Hill, Kenneth, Robert and Brian Kozik all of Massachusetts, Mary Maziarz of Haddam, Michael Kozik of Rocky Hill and Kathy Miranda of Meriden. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Mike and Connie Kozik and her brother and sister-in-law Frank and Helen Kozik. She also leaves her cherished friends Maria, Eva, Rita and Bob. In keeping with her love of animals, donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to Our Companions Animal Rescue P.O. Box 956 Manchester, CT 06045 or Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation 103 Vision Way Bloomfield, CT 06002. Honoring Dorothy's wishes there will be no calling hours. A private prayer service will be held at the gravesite at the convenience of her family. Her sister Shirley would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, aides and other staff members at Apple Rehab and to Dr. Elmo Villanueva for the compassion and care given to Dorothy over the years. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.