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1931
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2019
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Raymond Kowalik Obituary
He was born July 7, 1931, in Erie, Pa., to the late Kasimir and Anna Winciaszak Kowalik.
Ray graduated from Erie Technical High School in 1949 and enjoyed cabinet-making. He served in the Navy Reserves and worked for Perry Plastics/Comptech for over 42 years as the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor. He was a member of Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, where he was a church cleaner and Men's Club member. He was a member of Siebenbuerger Club. He had strong faith in God and enjoyed breakfast with friends, spending time with family, fishing, and making his homemade Polish sausage with his wife and family. He looked forward to solving the world's problems during his Saturday morning visits by his dear friend, Chet Macer. We will miss his wonderful stories and loving laugh.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Kowalik, grandson Matthew Peelman, great-grandson Oliver Peelman, siblings Vicky Ul, Irene Melerski, Chester Kowalik and many close friends and relatives.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Rita Hodubski Kowalik, whom he married on August 20, 1955. He is also survived by two daughters Karen (Jeffrey) Peelman and Diane (Mark) Lugin, both of Erie, and a son, Rob Kowalik of Durham, N.C., and grandchildren Michelle (Nick) Reichel of Holly Springs, N.C. and Mark Peelman of Fuquay-Varina, N.C. He is G-Pa to great-granddaughters Addie Lynn Reichel and Sidney and Scarlett Peelman. He is also survived by his sister Charlotte Yanosko, brother Edward (Ike) Kowalik, and sister-in-law Lucille Hodubski, plus many family members and dear friends.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Garr Funeral Home, 459 East 12th Street, Erie, on Sunday, October 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. and at Saint John the Baptist RC Church, 509 East 26th Street, Erie, on Monday, October 21st at 10:00 a.m., prior to the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Ray will be laid to rest at Mary, Queen of Peace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Saint John the Baptist RC Church, 509 East 26th Street, Erie PA 16504, or to Erie Home for Children and Adults (EHCA), 226 East 27th Street, Erie, PA 16504.
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October 23, 2019
Lori & Larry Nemenz
October 22, 2019
Diane and family - we just heard the news and are holding you in our prayers as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life. Sounds like lots of wonderful memories to sustain & guide you going forward. Our sincere sympathies~Lori & Larry Nemenz
Darlene Mattson
October 22, 2019
Diane and family,
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darlene Mattson
Donna Lapek
October 22, 2019
Diane, I am sorry to hear about your dad passing. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with your dad at CompTech for a few years and working with you these past 24+ years. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Lichtinger-Pytlarz
October 21, 2019
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts at this tough time!
Bonnie Astemborski
October 20, 2019
Diane and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Rosalie Chodubski
October 20, 2019
Rita and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Arlene and Mark
October 19, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the Kowalik family. We are heartbroken!! He was family to us!! He always had that beautiful smile when greeting you... Uncle Ray, we will miss you, we will miss your great stories and you will always be in our hearts. Most important, you and Mark were the BEST BOCCE TEAM CHAMPIONS ever!!!! Love you!!
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