Anthony J. Kowalski (Andy)'s Obituary
Anthony J. Kowalski ( Andy), age 91, of Harbeson, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE He was born in Philadelphia, PA. on April 20, 1918, son of the late Stefan and Stella (Lewandowski) Kowalski. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Sophie Brown. Mr. Kowalski had been employed by Delaware Beverage Company as a truck driver for 34 years before retiring. He later worked for 13 years in the Dietary Department of Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE and continued volunteering for the medical center.
Andy was an Army Veteran, 32 degree mason with Endeavor Lodge, Lewes, DE and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Unity Chapter # 16, Lewes, DE where he was a Past Patron.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Lurene F. (Blakeman) Kowalski;
Three Daughters, Diane White and husband Franklin of Wilmington, DE, Lurene White and husband William of Wilmington, DE, Andrea Watkins and husband Philip of Rehoboth Beach, DE Six grandchildren and Five great-grandchildren.
One Sister, Alfreda Staniszewski of Wilmington, DE, One Brother Henry Kowalski and wife Florence of Wilmington, DE.
Funeral services will be held at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 with Rev. Max Wolf officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7-9 PM where Eastern Star Services will be held at 8:00 PM. Interment with military honors will be at All Saints Cemetery, Rt. 23, Angola, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice , 100 Patriot's Way Milford, DE 19963-
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