Monday May 18, 2026.
Beloved husband of Albana Cocja; loving father of Ened and Akil Cocja; dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois, Thursday May 21st, 10:00 AM until service at 1:30 PM. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
My all the memories of their loved one help the family through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I still cannot believe you are gone.
It is hard to put into words the feeling of knowing someone is no longer here. The memories and moments shared will not be forgotten.
A part of you will live in every memory, every laugh, and every heart you touched.
May you rest in peace and finally find the calm and peace that life could not always give.
May your sons carry your memory with strength, and may gratitude and peace remain with those who cared for you and stood beside you through everything.
Ciao Zio,
I’ll never forget the great Dad you’ve been, the always present Big Brother for my mom and the supportive Uncle you’ve been to me.
Only the ones that had the privilege to know you can confirm how strong and wise man you were.
Thank you for being such a strong example of resilience.
I will always keep you in my heart and thank you for protecting me as an Angel does.
Ti voglio tanto bene, prima ora e per sempre!
Ciao zio. Sono Vani.
Dua vetëm të të them sa shumë të dua dhe sa shumë do të të dua gjithmonë. Më vjen shumë keq. Por jam shumë i lumtur që të përqafova fort herën e fundit që u pamë në shtëpinë tënde disa muaj më parë. Gjithmonë do ta mbaj shallin tënd me krenari dhe dashuri, duke kujtuar sytë e tu të ëmbël, si ata të të gjithë vëllezërve dhe motrave të tua. Je kaq i veçantë dhe gjithmonë do të jesh: do të jetosh në zemrat, mendjet dhe shpirtrat tanë.
I dashtun axhi Sabah ke me ken gjithmone ne zemren teme. Me vjen keq qe sjam afer me te puth edhe 1 herë.Ke ken shume i dashtun per ne,i qeshun,fantastik. 1 babë i perkushtum i mrekullueshem, e je mundu me ja ba qefin tanve.Me vjen keq qe sta kam than kurre sa fort te du por besoj se me perqafimin e forte e me zemer qe te basha e ke kuptu sa fort te kam dasht. Qofsh i xhehnetit e te qofte dheu i lehte. I paharrueshem qofte kujtimi jot.
Today, we gather with heavy hearts, but also with love, to honor my brother.
He was one of eight children, part of a big and lively family, yet he always stood out in his own quiet way. He was intelligent, thoughtful, and carried himself with dignity. He took pride in being neat, organized, and presentable — a reflection of the discipline and respect he had for himself.
But what defined him most was his heart.
He loved deeply, even if he didn’t always express it in words. He showed it through his actions, through his loyalty, and through the way he was always there when it mattered most.
He was a devoted husband to a wonderful and caring wife, Albana and a proud father to two well-mannered sons who have grown into fine men., Ened and Akil. His love and values live on through them, and that is one of the greatest legacies he leaves behind.
Life was not always easy for him. He faced ups and downs and often carried his struggles silently. But no matter how difficult things became, he always found a way to rise again. He always moved back toward the light.
A quote that reflects his spirit is:
“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.”
That was my brother.
When cancer came into his life, he faced it with courage and determination. He fought hard. Even when his body weakened, his spirit remained strong.
He was a fighter until the end.
My brother may no longer be with us physically, but his spirit, his strength, his resilience, and his love remains in his family, in his children, in all of us.
Now I will share with you one of the messages from the family chat room, it is from Brenda, one of the nieces in Italy: Dear Big Family, I just wanted to express all my condolences for uncle Sabah to his family and all of his brothers and sisters. He will always be the uncle with the most similar voice to my grandfather Isa, his big heart and all the sacrifices he did in his life will always be remembered. He was a hardheaded fighter and an always present dad. What makes my heart feel a bit better is that he had the opportunity to see Kike’s wedding last year. There was nothing more important then his sons happiness.
Rest peacefully, my brother. You fought with strength. You lived with heart. And you will always be loved and remembered.