Richard Kolowitz

Richard J. Kolowitz, 82, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in his home. He and his companion, Victoria L. "Vicky" (Wirth) Faust, shared more than 30 loving years together. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Emma (Sagl) Kolowitz. Dick was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, and he served in the National Guard. Dick worked for Mack Trucks for 31 years until retiring in 1987. He was also the owner of D and V Vending and worked as a courier for Cedar Crest Emergency Center, both in Allentown. Dick was a member of St. Paul's R.C. Church in Allentown, where he organized St. Paul's Festival for over 30 years. He was a Retired Member of the UAW Local Union #677, bowled for the St. Francis Club and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors: Companion, Vicky Faust; sons, James T. Kolowitz and his wife Sharon of Coplay and Terry F. Kolowitz of Bethlehem; daughter, Lori A. Naheiri and her husband Tarik of Dana Point, CA; brothers Thomas Kolowitz and his wife Louise of Allentown and Eugene Kolowitz of Northampton; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by a brother William. Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in St. Paul's R.C. Church, 920 S. Second Street, Allentown. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9 AM until time of Mass. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Paul's R.C. Church, 18103 or to Boy Scouts of America - Minsi Trail Council, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.