Robert Kowalski
January 01, 2012
Robert Charles Kowalski, 84, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at home surrounded by his
family. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New York.
Robert was born August 21, 1927 in Evanston, IL to Joseph and Natalie Kowalski. He attended and graduated from Iona College. Robert was an officer in the US Navy. He worked in advertising for his entire life; first for an advertising agency and then for various magazines in advertising sales and retired from Meredith Corporation. Robert had many interests, among them – volunteering at Mercy Hospital, playing bridge at the Bridge House, golf, football and music.
Robert is survived by his wife, Jackie; his sister, Jane Cote’ of Maine; his children, Susan (Neil) Stockel of Rye Brook, NY, Robert Jr. (Kim) of Mahopac, NY, James (Geryl) of Cross River, NY, Mary (Vito) Racanelli of New Fairfield, CT; his step-children, Renae (Rick) Mabie, Tim Brown, Valerie (Mike) Krafka all of Des Moines; his sixteen grandchildren; his seven great grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces and his best friend, Nick Distasio.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Joseph Jr.; first wife, Betty and his step-son, Jim Brown.
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Summer Ballou
01/04/2012
Aunt Jackie,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. Some of my favorite memories from when I was young are of visiting you both in Florida and Iowa. He was such a special guy and loved you so much. I'm praying for all of you. I expect one day, we will join Bob and Grandma (Patty) in Heaven and they will have a coctail and game of cards ready for us.
Love you lots.
Summer
Geryl
01/04/2012
Dear Dad,
I remember the first time I met you.It was like it was yesterday even though it was 25 years ago.It was Thanksgiving and we sat down to eat dinner and you said lets say grace and we all held hands and you said we are thankful that Geryl is with us today.You always made me feel welcome.
You will always be a very special to me.I hope as my son grows up he can be as much of a gentleman as you.You will always be in my heart and prayers.As you would say to me love you kiddo.
Renae & Rick Mabie
01/04/2012
Missing your wisdom and your great smile, & the talks we had about sports.
Love always
Rick & Renae