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Gary Kowaleski Obituary
Gary Paul Kowaleski, 20, of Plainville died Friday (Dec. 12, 2003) in Hartford. He was born June 20,1983 in Farmington, son of Charles Kowaleski of Middletown and Mary Ellen Perugini of Plainville. He was a 2002 graduate of Plainville High School and had been employed by X-tra Mart in Plainville. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother Charles M. Kowaleski in Middletown; his maternal grandmother Mary S. Perugini of Milldale; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Raymond Perugini and paternal grandparents Ted and Barbara Kowaleski and a sister Candice Kowaleski. The Funeral will be Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the Wheeler Clinic Help Line, 91 North West Dr., Plainville, CT 06032.
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Sponsored by Amanda DePina.
December 12, 2013
Love Always, Mom
December 12, 2013
Hi Honey,
It's a really tough day today...it's 10 years since you left us. My heart shattered that day & it still has a huge hole in it with you gone. Gary, you had the "Best Friends" that anyone could ever hope to have. Nick, Randi, Wes and Dan have been a constant in my life...helping me through the hurt & pain of you not being here with us. Each Birthday & Anniversary of you passing away - they have always remembered me & you too! Today being 10 years we are once again getting together. Dan is able to be with us since he's been stationed so far away. I am able to have something to look forward to on this really hard day because of them. We catch up on their lives and talk about you & all the great & funny stories they tell me about your times together. It helps me more than they know! It's also hard at the same time because I've seen the changes in their lives these last 10 years & I wonder how yours might have changed. I need to remember you are at peace & always looking over us. Since you've passed there is a saying that I tell myself & anyone else that will listen :) and it is: Live Well, Laugh Often, and Love Deeply...for we are here for Such a Short Time. Gary know how much we all love you & miss you so very, very much!
Love, Mom XO XO XO XO XO XO XO XO
Racheal R
December 12, 2005
Two years ago was a tragic day but one we will never forget. Gary you will always be in our thoughts and hearts, you are missed by all, may your soul find peace.
Ashley Johnson
December 12, 2005
Today marks 2 years since I had to say goodbye to one of my best friends. I will never forget the crazy times I spent with Gary, or how he always found a way to make me laugh at the dumbest things. I will never forget the day I was at work when I found out; I had just talked to him the day before and everything seemed fine. We were supposed to go out to breakfast like we always did on Sundays, and I was going to pay that time. Unfortunately I never got to have that moment with him, and it still hurts me to this day. I will always carry him with me and never forget how important he was in my life. I give his friends and family all my love and support on this day, and hope that everyone takes a moment to remember Gary. I love you and I miss you man.
~Ashley~
Jill
October 7, 2005
I know it's been almost 2 years since we're lost Gary, but I will never forget him. I love you Gary, and I hope you have found peace. I miss you.
Rosie H.
January 6, 2004
i miss you
NiCk Irving
December 20, 2003
Gary man, I love you like a brother. I will always remember you and all the fun we had together. I know that you will always be with me wherever I go. You will always be in my heart. I love you man.
Peace Dude.
Wanda Marshall
December 17, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ursula DePina
December 16, 2003
We knew Gary for a very short time, he and my daughter Amanda DePina had been friends for awhile which then led them to start dating the last couple months. I heard nothing but good things about Gary, Amanda and him would always joke around and laugh and she will miss him dearly. I hope that Gary has found peace with himself and I know he is in a happier place right now watching over all that he knew and loved.
With sympathy to the family.
Sincerly,
The DePina Family
Rosie H.
December 15, 2003
Gary was a close friend since 9th grade and i will always remember his kindness and great energy ...
Amanda DePina
December 15, 2003
Gary, I miss you so much.I miss EVERYTHING about you.You are the most beautiful person I'd ever met. My body and my heart aches because you aren't here. We were so happy together. Im so happy that my memories with you were nothing but good memories. I remember that night I was with you, you told me you had my heart and I have yours.You will always be in my heart forever.I can't wait till the day we meet again it will be like falling in love all over again.
Love always,
Amanda
mishelle jolie
December 14, 2003
i knew gary from work and he was a great person. he was fun, friendly and full of jokes. i express my deepest sympathy to your family. he will be missed forever<3
Marissa Mancini
December 14, 2003
"We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl..."
I'll miss him
My love to the family
:(
Wendy Irving
December 14, 2003
My thoughts are prayers are with you at this time of grief and sorrow.
Alison Pace & Sara & Andrea Culmone
December 14, 2003
Our hearts go out to the family for their tradgic loss. You're in our prayers.
Love the girls
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