Stanley J. Kowalewski, 93, formerly of Bridgeport for 76 years until moving to Hamden in 2001 passed away peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2017 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma Tadduni Kowalewski. Stanley was born in Bridgeport on April 20, 1924; son of the late John and Katherine Woznicki Kowalewski; served his country faithfully in the US Army Air Corp during WWII; had worked for Moore Precision Tools of Bridgeport and Avco- Lycoming until retirement. After retirement he was the owner and operator of Stan’s Machine Repair. Stanley was one of the founders of the North End Little League of Bridgeport and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Father of Elaine (David) Krauss of Danbury, Stephanie Kowalewski-Bohn of Hamden and Robert (Karen) Kowalewski of North Haven. Grandfather of Stanley (Lena) Kowalewski, Jr., Nicole (Anthony) Re, Scott Kowalewski and Robert (Lauren) Kowalewski. Great-Grandfather of Kaylee Anne, Hannah Marie, Norma-Rhea, Stanley John III, Briana Lynn and Aubrey Grace Kowalewski, Ryan Anthony and Brandon Jonathan Re. Also survived by sixteen nieces and nephews, twelve great-nieces and great-nephews. Brother of Bertha Gudaitis and Jane Grace. Predeceased by his son-in-law Charles Bohn and a granddaughter Jennifer Anne Kowalewski.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Tuesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VA CT Health Care Systems Volunteer Services, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516 or the Ronald McDonald House of CT, 501 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511.
so sorry to hear this, but he had a very very good life. we still miss allthe good time we had. i was just thinging about stan this passed week wondering how he was and if ???!!!
He and Norma were such great neighbors on edwards street. couldn’t ask for better.
love from the ciuccoli family and all extentions of our family.
Bobby and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We are thinking of you and our prayers are with you and your family at this most grievous time.
I’m very sorry for your loss I remember him back in the day when we were all young when we have family get-togethers
Had the pleasure of knowing this lovely gentleman. He will be remembered fondly. We send our condolences to his family. They are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our love and prayers are with you all. He was a very honorable gentleman he will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss…my prayers go out to you at the time..may he rest in peace..and the memories of him stay close in your heart..
I am so very sorry for your loss. .may he rest in peace and the memories you have of him stay close in your hearts…
Sincere sympathy from our family. He was loved by all and always fun to be around.
My sincere sympathy to all the family! Stanley was such a special person! He meant so much to me throughout my life! Always smiling, happy, always helping others! Beautiful person inside and out! I will miss you dearly Stan! Thanks for all the beautiful memories!
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. Lots of great memories.
Elaine: Jill and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. It was always enjoyable talking with your Dad at our Chapter Dinners, there were some interesting stories for sure, and know that he will be missed by so many people that got to know him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers..
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person.
With Love… Al and Pat