Gerry, Martin Kobak was my grandfather and I remember my mother talking about "Cousin Steve." My mother, Ann, was one of Martin's (and his wife, Susan's) seven daughters (they also had four sons). I am one of the "Branford, CT Kobak clan" although I now live in New Jersey. Thus, it would appear that your husband and I are second, or third or some other degree cousins.
I am off to Croatia shortly to do some exploring and would welcome any additional Kobak information that you or others might have. Feel free to email me at
marathonnn@aol.com. Charles