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Raymond Kowalski Obituary
Raymond R. Kowalski, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday in a local hospital from complications due to kidney failure. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived many places throughout the United States before settling in Benicia five years ago.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1954-1956.
Ray worked as a Sales Consultant for more than 35 years, most recently at an Infinity/Lexus Dealership in Reno, Nev., before retiring in 2004.
His passion was golf, enjoyed poker with friends, liked to read, and a fan of opera music.
He was known for his great sense of humor, which he kept through to the end.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents and a son, Kenneth Kowalski.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene Faysal Kowalski of Benicia; daughters, Lisa Hart-Reynolds & Debra Karch of Vallejo; brother, Edward
Kowalski of Michigan; grandchildren, Melissa Essex, Brittany Hart & JD Levitski; great grandchildren, Malia Levitski and Alicia & Angelina Rodriquez.
Memorial services will be held 12 Noon Monday, at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA. He will be greatly missed.
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, (707) 745-3130. www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com.
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Mary Ann & Ron Bond
August 27, 2011
Our condolences are with you and the family. Ray was always a special cousin to me. We will keep you in our prayerss
August 26, 2011
You have our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you . I enjoyed my visit years ago with Ray in California. Cousin Casimir Wodarski,Jr.
Casimir & Kathleen Wodarski,Jr.
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Jan and Tobe Tobias
August 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about Ray. We have such fond memories of Ray through the Friendship Club and meeting the two of you. He was such a personable gentleman, handsome and always full of a love for life. You and Ray always made such an attractive and happy couple. We will miss him. Love Jan and Tobe Tobias
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel
August 23, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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