Evelyn Kozak facts for kids

Evelyn Kozak (born Jacobson) was an American woman known for living a very long life. She was born on August 14, 1899, and passed away on June 11, 2013. She lived to be 113 years and 301 days old.

Evelyn Kozak was considered a supercentenarian. This is a special term for someone who lives to be 110 years old or even older! For a time, she was known as the oldest living Jewish person in the world. She even became the oldest verified Jewish person in history. She reached this amazing age by living longer than another American, Adelheid Kirschbaum.

Early Life and Background

Evelyn Kozak was born in Manhattan, which is a part of New York City. Her birth name was Evelyn Jacobson. She grew up in the United States.

A Remarkable Life

Evelyn Kozak lived through many big changes in the world. She saw the invention of cars, airplanes, and computers. She lived through two World Wars and many other important events. Her long life was truly remarkable.

Honoring Evelyn Kozak

In 2009, when Evelyn Kozak turned 110 years old, she was honored in a special way. The city of Pittsburgh declared "Evelyn Kozak Day." This was a day to celebrate her amazing milestone and her long life.

Later Years and Passing

Evelyn Kozak spent her later years living in Brooklyn, another part of New York City. She lived in the Kensington area of Brooklyn. She passed away on June 11, 2013, in New York City. Her death was caused by a heart attack. She was 113 years old when she died.