Charles J. Kowsky

Charles Kowsky Obituary

KOWSKY, CHARLES COHOES - Charles J. Kowsky, 93 a resident of Millview Adult Home, Cohoes, formerly a longtime resident of Clifton Park, passed away on April 14, 2011, at Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his loving wife Doris H. Laware Kowsky, his wife of 63 years. He born on March 2, 1918 in Averill Park, NY, and was the son of the late Jacob & Helen Pagakowski Kowsky. Charles is survived by three children and their families. They are Charles Kowsky Jr. and his wife Carmela (Calderella) and their children Cassandra McKeon and Christina (David Beebe) Kowsky; Susan E. Kowsky, her husband Richard Elam and her children, Matthew and Mariesa Coppola and James Alan Kowsky, his wife Kathleen ( Gregor ) Kowsky, their children Amanda and Alicia Kowsky. His brother; Edmund (The Late Agnes) Kowsky, he is also by a great grandson; Joshua Beebe, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Charles retired from G.E. in Schenectady in 1976 after 36 years, he later was co-owner of Park Tire in Clifton Park from 1976 until 2004. He was active for many years in the American Legion Post #1450 in Halfmoon. Charles was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Crescent. He was an avid hunter in his younger years also an avid ice and fly fisherman. He was a very devoted NY Yankee fan and truly enjoyed horse racing and going to the Saratoga Racetrack. Charles loved being with family and will be remembered as a generous loving man by his entire family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011 at 10:00 am at St. Edward the Confessor Church 569 Clifton Park Center Road. Calling hours will be from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park. Interment with military honors will be in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern NY Chapter Pine West Plaza, Bldg 4 Suite 405 Washington Avenue Ext. Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home Please sign the guestbook at rememberingny.us/troyrecord

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Published by The Record from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Kowsky

9 Entries

Linda Wicks

April 19, 2011

Al and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great friend. He was always so dapper and charming (at least with the ladies). I enjoyed our conversations at the front counter when he would talk about the old days. Sometimes Joe R. would be there and together they made working at Park an interesting and fun time. I will truely miss him.

Jim Gallin

April 18, 2011

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. It was always a pleasure to visit with him at our "Saratoga Day" each class reunion.
Jim and Louella Gallin

Ed Kowsky Jr.

April 17, 2011

Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.

Jean (Jennings) Mauger

April 17, 2011

I have fond memories of your Dad, and Mother, when they lived in Cohoes and then in Clifton Park. May your wonderful memories soon fill your heart and mind.

April 16, 2011

My Condolences. I'll never forget charlie during my days working at park tire. He was a great guy he said it like it was. He always made me smile. God bless your family.

Adam Novak

April 16, 2011

My condolences to my cousins...I"ll always remember your Dad when he would visit the family on New York Ave....always had a smile on his face...a happy person. He's at peace now with your Mom. He lived a long and prosperous life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Theresa Laware Gamble,
Jacksonville, Florida

Denise Sieber

April 16, 2011

Sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. We have enjoyed seeing him twice a week on "Ice Cream Social nights or a few times at bingo" when we visit my Dad - Herb also staying at Millvview. It won't be the same without him.
He will truly be missed.

Judy Brown Cox

April 16, 2011

So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. I remember him well from his visits at dad's gas station in Crescent. He always had a smile and enjoyed chatting with Mom and Dad. Know that I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Hazel Jennings Howansky

April 16, 2011

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him well from long ago when your family lived on New York Ave in Cohoes. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time.

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