John Kowalski
June 24, 1937 ~ March 26, 2010
John Kowalski, 72, of Weirton, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 26, 2010 at Trinity Medical Center West while embraced in the arms of his loving wife, Rita. Born June 24, 1937 in Weirton, WV, he was the son of the late Nick and Anna Potock Kowalski. John was also preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Jean Manteau on March 19, 2010.
With 37 years of service, John retired from Weirton Steel. He was a former member of the WV Mental Health Planning Council, where he served on several committees. John enjoyed fishing and all of God's creation, especially his cat, Cadeau. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and West Virginia Mountaineer fan.
John is survived by his wife, Rita (Lemmon) Kowalski, whom he married on June 8, 1989; his sons, James R. Lemmon of Weirton, and John T. Kowalski of South Carolina; his daughter, Jamie Brodine of Weirton; sisters, Mrs. MaryAnn (Jack) Lubecki and Mrs. Florence (Wayne) Peterson, both of California; grandsons, Brandon Brodine and Jake Kowalski; and granddaughters, Shayna Lynn Wright and Faith Heaven Marie Blake.
Friends will be received Wednesday evening from 6PM until time of the 8PM funeral service at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Pastor Craig Greathouse will officiate.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to John Kowalski's Grandchildren Scholarship Fund.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
You have our deepest sympathy and concern thoughout this difficult time for you and all your family. May you find comfort in your memories and stories of his life. My sister and I have fond memories of when we were growing up of our visits to the Potock farm and all the fun times we had. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Cousins of Carol Cameron & Kaye Dowdy. JANICE BEAGLE BEAR & MARLENE BEAGLE ELLIOTT.
John, I am so sorry to hear of sister; and now your dad. I can’t even imagine how someone even deals with all that except to lean in and on our Jehovah God. We all love and miss you something terrible. Much love and prayers to you and your family.
John, my deepest sympathy,may memories of your loved one comfort you at this difficult time. In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you. Tamika
Rita, My condolences on the loss of John. I remember working with you and John on the Mental Health Planning Council, and how passionate John was in regards to mental health. He was a great advocate and friend. Dave Sanders Past Chair WV Mental Health Planning Council
John, I am sorry to hear about your loss.It is never easy to recover from such a loss. We all a TWC will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Rita; My sincere condolences on the loss of John and your daughter. I know your faith will get you through. Hold on to it. I have many memories of you and John when you served on the Statewide IL Council. Blessings to you, Anne
to the Kowalski family: I was shocked and saddened to read of John’s passing. I grew up with John,went to grade and high school with him. We played football softball and even cowboys when we were kids, and we even double dated for senior prom. I have fond memories of those days. you have my most sincere condolances and deepest sympathy. Bernard Kobily
Rita and James, So sorry my gift did not arrive in time. I know that I now have an angel on the sidelines. My deepest sympathy to you both. God will get you through this as He can do all things.
Rita, James and family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of John. He was truly the greatest of Steeler fans and I will always remember him that way. God bless you and your family now and always. Give my littlest Steeler fan a hug and kiss for me. I’ve got an idea about John and your bus. Get in touch when things settle down with you.
James and Rita, Isabella and I just wanted to let you know that we are here for you and always will be. James, I know what it is like to a dad and I want you to know that I am here for you whenever you are ready to talk. I have a sholder for you to cry on and an ear to listen and time will help heal your pain. You will work through your loss but you will never get over it. Rita, you and John were like another set of parents to me and grandparents to Isabella and I will make sure that she know’s what a great person John was and how he helped me through the hardest time of my life. We love you guys and we are always here for you. Rita love always your daughter and granddaughter by love, Marci and Isabella Ewing.James we are also always here for you and our door is always open.