East Palestine-

Xavier R. "Chunks" Cozza, 20, and her unborn child, gained their wings on December 16, 2021 in Youngstown.

Xavier was born December 24, 2000 in Cleveland, but chose to be adopted into the Cozza family in 2016. She loved the outdoors, going hiking, swimming with her nephew Eden or playing soccer at Mantua Park. Xavier was a kind soul with a hard exterior and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived her mother, Johnna Cozza; eight sisters, Naysa Knapp, Hailey Snider, Arianna Adams, Alyssa Mitchell, Jenna Cozza, Stella Cozza, Starr Cozza and Scarlett Hebron; brother, Tommy Adams; uncle, Jake (Lourie) Cozza; aunts, Jami "Red" Cozza, Jesse Gamble; nephew, Eden Sage and grandparents, Daren and Stella Gamble.

Xavier was met in Heaven by her grandfather, James "Pappy" Cozza, who preceded her in death November 6, 2021.

No services will be held at this time, a celebration of Xavier's life will be announced at a later date.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.