Michael Kowal

Michael Kowal

Michael Kowal Obituary

Published by Kozikowski Funeral Home on Apr. 24, 2019.
Michael was born on May 14, 1948 and passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Michael was a resident of Chicopee, Massachusetts at the time of passing. Born May 14, 1948, son of the late Edward A. and Mary P. (Soja) Kowal, he was a lifelong Chicopee resident and graduate of Chicopee High School, Class of 1966. Michael served in the US Army National Guard and later worked as a supervisor at the Springfield Waste Treatment Plant. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 9-11AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts, 1325 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030.

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April 20, 2025

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Fred

April 20, 2025

Another year has passed and I walk with the memories and spirit of my Brother every day. I need his strength and courage...These days are challenging and I wish I had him around to lean on...And so that we could share some laughs like the old days... Be free, Brother...Much love, always, Moose...

Fred

April 21, 2024

It´s been five years to the day since I found my brother in his apartment... The memory stays with me like a wound that will not heal. I think of him every day and miss him as much today as I have over every day for these five years. I hope he´s at peace and I hope and dream of seeing him again on the other side... I love you, Lone Bear

Fred

April 19, 2022

It's been three years now, and never a day goes by that I don't think of my brother. At times, memories jump out of nowhere. They are vivid and he seems so alive. Other memories are painful, like those last days and all. I try to honor him by the way that I live and do all I can to keep his memory alive. At the Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport, he is now listed in the Wall of Honor. He would like that... I hope. I pray his spirit rests well and that he's free of all the pain and burdens he carried. And his spirit lives on in those who knew him and loved him. Much love, Brother Michael.

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Leslie Lak

April 26, 2020

I did not know him as well as you, Fred, but for many years in my life and still, he is like a brother to me. There was a closeness that one can only feel when they compete on the field as teammates in competition with a ferociousness of win vs. loss that left one depressed when the outcome was one of loss. I remember, today, and will always remember, our win over Springfield College on a hot spring day in 1969, against overwhelming odds and the happiness we shared on the long trip back to Lowell. He and I shared all the emotion of both wins and losses over the years. He will always be a brother to me. May God always bless and protect him in His heavenly Kingdom.
Les

Fred Kowal

April 21, 2020

Its been a year since my brother passed and I mourn this loss daily. All the memories from 60 years of my life with him bring such joy, but its bittersweet. He was my friend and a partner on so many adventures. I hate April 21 and always will... Its the day I found him, alone and having gone on ahead. I honor his life, his love for all of us and salute the way that he tried to live: With Strength and Honor... Love you, Moose... Be well and be at Peace...And, Dear God, I wish you were still with us!

Frederick Kowal

July 6, 2019

It's been almost three months and I still can believe my Big Brother is gone. Strong. Honorable. Loyal. Generous. Tough. Loving in his own way. A part of you is going to Montana with me next week... and soon a part will go to Florida. But the biggest part your Spirit lives on with me, Cheryl, Mike and Dan and their wives. Strength & Honor, Brother mine...

Bob Kasprak

May 5, 2019

My sincerest condolence to The Kowal family at he time of need. Rest In Peace Michael.
Bob Kasprak

Bob Kasprak

May 5, 2019

Kowal Family:
My sincerest condolence at this trying time.
Rest In Peace Michael

Bob Kasprak

Bobby & Michele Borowiec

April 25, 2019

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. May the happiest of family memories console your family at this time. He was a very good and kind man.Peace be with your family

April 25, 2019

Sorry to hear about mikes passing. My condolences to his family. Enjoyed my time with mike at work. He always worked hard and left next guy in good shape. We had many sports conversations over steak bomb grinders on Friday night lunch breaks.
Great guy

mike r

Roy Barton

April 24, 2019

My condolences to the Kowal Family. Mike and I worked together for over 30 years. He was a great coworker and good friend. May he Rest In Peace.

Karen Keegan

April 24, 2019

Sending condolences to Michael's family. He was smart, kind, and funny. I know Michael and Daniel loved being around him and he was a great uncle to them. He will be missed so much.

Karen Keegan

April 24, 2019

Worked with Mike for 30 years, he was a great guy and a diligent worker. He often and fondly spoke of his siblings, nieces and nephews. He will be missed.

April 24, 2019

Worked with Mike for 30 years. He was a great guy and diligent worker. He fondly and often talked about his siblings and nieces and nephews. He will be missed.

Jimmy Hill

Ron Krzeminski

April 24, 2019

great friend from st stan's and chs, we laughed our way thru life back then!!

Leslie and Carol Lak

April 24, 2019

Mike was one of my best friends ever. We roomed together in college, played lacrosse at Lowell together and spent many, many hours together playing sports and you name it. He was in the wedding party at our wedding. We spoke last month and were going to get together my next visit to Chicopee. We express our deepest condolences to the family and will pray for Mike, his mother and father.

April 24, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling on him. Psalm 145:18

Charlie Robinson

April 23, 2019

I want to send my condolences to Mike's family. I worked with Mike for many years and can honestly say he was a stand up guy and am sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

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