Joseph J. Kowalczyk Jr.

KOWALCZYK Joseph J. Kowalczyk Jr., age 25, of Kathy Lane, Ansonia, entered into rest on Monday, February 18, 2008, at Griffin Hospital, Derby. Joey was born in Derby, on October 28, 1982, beloved son of Joseph J. and Susan Clark Kowalczyk. An Ansonia resident all of his life, Joey was a graduate of Ansonia High School where he played sports and was formerly employed at B.C. Sand and Gravel in Bridgeport. Joey was an avid fan of the Mets, Giants, Bulls, Georgetown, and Ultimate Fighting. He was the cherished brother of Marianeen Velleco and her husband, John, and Monica Millspaugh and her husband, Robert. He was the uncle of Kathryn and Robert Millspaugh and Megan and Kevin DeMaro. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Katie Clark; his paternal grandfather, Joseph B. Kowalczyk; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Frederick Clark, and paternal grandmother, Theresa Kowalczyk. Friends may greet the family on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. On Friday, friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, 199 North Main Street, Ansonia. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Shelton. At the request of the family memorial contributions may be made to the Ansonia Project of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys and Girls Club, C/O 1 Positive Place, Shelton, CT 06484. Leave condolences to the family at www.riverviewfh.com.