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Eugene Kowalski Obituary

Eugene (Gene) W. Kowalski, 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2014 with family at his side. Gene was born in Osiek, Poland on March 1926. He was taken by the Germans into forced labor at age 16, escaped and joined the Polish Army in England and then came to the U.S. He retired from Chrysler and moved to Florida in 1985. Eugenes' garden was the envy of his neighbors. He was known for his early morning bike rides. There was never a neighbor he didn't know and like. Family was always first. In addition to his wife of 61 years, Mary, survivors include: one daughter, Donna (Tom), three sons, Gene (Cindy), Joe (Eileen) and Michael, seven grandchildren, Nora, Mary (Jon), Lindsey (Justin), Riki-Anne, T.J., Jessica (Scotty), and Daniel, and five great-grandchildren, Amber, Miguel, Haley, Angelina, and Ethan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela. A memorial mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 am, with a reception to be held immediately following.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jun. 20, 2014.

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Linda Rutkowski Pakkala

June 21, 2014

Cioci, I wish I could be there to hug you. I'll miss Uncle Gene. He was a great and gentle man. He was always so kind and loving to all of us kids growing up. Love and prayers for you and the family. Love you Uncle Gene.

margie Blake

June 20, 2014

Dear MARY, SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR WONDERFUL HUSBAND, HE WAS SUCH A SWEET MAN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

June 20, 2014

Love you Grampa! Missing you so much, we all give Gramma a hug for you everyday.
~nora

Nicole Dalrymple

June 20, 2014

Keeping your family in my thoughts.

June 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 20, 2014

Dear Mary second mom luv you dearly glad to celebrate your 60th anniversary with the both of you. Dennis and I wish you the very best cause I know your strong and we are praying for you. Luv ya mom. Patti K.

June 20, 2014

Cioci, We are all saddened by the Loss of Uncle Gene. He was Loved by everyone that I know and will live on in our Hearts and Memories. I am very sorry that we can not be there for support and to say our final goodbyes. We Love You, Jeff & Pam

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