Jennie M. Kawie

Jennie M. Kawie 1912 - 2006 SPRINGFIELD - Jennie M. (Joseph) Kawie, 94, formerly of Armory Street in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield died Monday evening October 2, 2006 in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. Jennie helped to establish Berkshire Maid Manufacturing Company which was founded by her family. Born in Springfield on September 30, 1912 she was a daughter of the late Asa and Duane (Ellis) Joseph. She graduated in 1930 from Commerce High School and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Joseph A Kawie who served the City of Springfield as a Police Commissioner and was President and Founder of Kawie Tool Supply Company who died November 9, 1977; and a sister Pauline Joseph who died April 19, 1998; two brothers, Joseph Joseph and George Joseph. Jennie was a member of St. Anthony's Maronite Church, a member of the churches' Ladies Guild, and a charter member of the Carew Hill Girl's Club. She excelled at the art of authentic Lebanese cuisine which she enjoyed sharing with whoever stopped by. Jennie was generous and gracious to all, and beloved by family and friends. She will be missed. Jennie is survived by a son, John J. Kawie and his wife Marilyn Manno of New York, NY; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are asked to meet on Friday morning at St. Anthony's Maronite Church, Island Pond Road, Springfield for funeral services for Jennie at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Tinkham Road, Springfield. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and or to St. Anthony Maronite Church 419 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA01118. Sampson Family Chapels is in charge of arrangements.