Graig John Kowalczyk, 37, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was the beloved son of former Stoughton Selectman John J. Kowalczyk and Mary R. (Power) Kowalczyk of Stoughton. Born in Quincy, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1994. He also attended Massasoit Community College in Brockton. Graig worked as a dispatcher at the Stoughton Police Department in Stoughton. He was the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Graig loved music and was an avid Bruins and Patriots fan who enjoyed talking with family and friends. Graig was known to be a compassionate, grounded man who brought an even, level headed presence to every situation. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD and his wife Tara of Washington, DC. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton, Saturday at 8 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, at 9 a.m. Visiting hours Friday from 5-8 p.m. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Graigs memory may be made to the parish of the Kowalczyk family friend and Holy Cross and Notre Dame priest, Fr. Steve Newton, St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church, 601 West Burnside St., Portland, OR, 97209. Donations can also be made directly at www.standrechurch.org. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. Farley Funeral Home 781-344-2676
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Graig its Been over a week since you've passed and living life without you present is just so awkward and hard to adjust to. I miss the great advice you would give, I miss the concerts we all went to. Especially the Ozzfests and River Raves. I miss the cookouts I had that you came to. You were always the reason why all of our friends had a good time. Its because of you that I appreciate life more and its because of you that I am a kinder more at ease person. I have that piece of you with me and I will never forget your smile and your love for metal. Rock the Heavens Graig! \m/
Kari
May 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Graig.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away". May you hold on to all the wonderful moments you've shared together.
C Johnson
May 7, 2013
BARBARA AND I SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE KOWALCZYK FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON GRAIG. ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT KNOW HIM, WE KNEW JOHN FOR MANY YEARS AND KNEW THAT HIS SON HAD THE BEST CARE AND LOVE A FAMILY COULD GIVE TO A CHILD.
BUDDY MARCUS
May 5, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss John. You and your family were the best "parents and family " a son could have!
Steven "Goldie" Goldstein
May 3, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Graig and the lovely Kowalczyk family. Kerry RN Good Sam
May 2, 2013
One night we talked about not being able to leave a physical piece of ourselves behind...I reminded Graig that for every person who had the honor to know him, he had most certainly left a part of himself. I let him know I would always carry a part of him in my heart..because he touched it so deeply....what an extraordinary soul.
Laura McHayle
May 2, 2013
I am at a loss for words, I am deeply saddned to hear about Graig, he was such a great person, The strength he had and he always had a smile on his face, He had the best sense of humor who could dish it out and take it out at the same time. There are so many other things that made Graig such a great human being. It was a pleasure and a honor to not only know Graig, but to also be related to him. I will miss our talks, about sports, music...etc, Thank you Graig for being my cousin, but most importantly mt friend, my brother...I will miss you buddy
Jim Dwyer
May 2, 2013
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