Norma A. Tadduni Kowalewski, 84, formerly of Bridgeport for 72 years until moving to Ives Street, Hamden in 2001 passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 after a brief illness at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of 64 years to Stanley J. Kowalewski. Norma was born in Bridgeport on November 15, 1927; daughter of the late Thomas and Pauline Ascenzio Tadduni; she had worked in Fairfield at CBT Bank and later for Steinbach’s Department Store. Norma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who lived for her family, she will truly be missed. Mother of Elaine (David) Krauss of Danbury, Stephanie Kowalewski-Bohn of Hamden, Robert (Karen) Kowalewski of North Haven. Grandmother of Stanley Kowalewski, Jr., Nicole, Scott and Robert Kowalewski, Jr. Great grandmother of Kaylee Anne and Hannah Marie Kowalewski. Sister of Lithia Prezkop of Westport and the late Tina Malara and Joseph Tadduni. Sister-in-law of Dorothy Tadduni of Fairfield. Also survived by sixteen nieces and nephews, twelve great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her son-in-law Charles Bohn and her granddaughter Jennifer Anne Kowalewski.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven on Friday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church, North Haven at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Academy of Neurology, 1080 Montreal Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116 or The Ronald McDonald House, 501 George St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Dear Elaine & David I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest wishes. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan
I am so sorry for your loss. Norma was such a wonderful lady and she always made me feel like part of the family. I will miss her.
Dear Elaine and David:
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May precious memories help ease the pain you feel and know that she is resting peacefully. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Bobby and Family, words are never enough to fill the void left by the death of someone we love but your memories will keep your Mom with you forever. We will be out of town for the services, but our hearts will be there with you. Sorry for your loss, God bless.
Dear Elaine, Stanley and David: Jill and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Norma. We can’t even put into words our feeling. It was always nice seeing Norma at the AUSA Dinners and having the opportunity to visit and excahnge a few words with her. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and that our memories of Norma will not be forgotten.
You are often in my thoughts.
Mr. K, Elaine, Bobby, and Stephanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I have wonderful memories of our times living across the street from each other, and my mom and dad talking with your mom and dad over the ‘good ole days’ on “whiskey hill.” Now there is an angel in heaven above watching over all of you, and keeping my mom and dad company. As my son said to me when my mom and dad died, “She will always be with you forever in your heart.” Love to all.
Dear Uncle Stan, Elaine and family – I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Norma. She was such a wonderful person.
She was so kind to me after my mom died. Because of the plant arrangement she sent me after the funeral, I will always have a remembrance of her. One of the plants is 5 ft. tall.
We won’t be able to make it down for the services. I know you will all miss her but you are so lucky to have each other to help you through. Our thoughts will be with you.