Lawrence J. KOWAL

KOWAL - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lawrence J. Kowal announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, March 5th in the care and comfort of the staff at Welland County Hospital. Predeceased in 1997 by his high school sweet heart, Lifetime love and wife of 40 years, Violet Frances (nee Superka). Loving father of Lawrence J. Kowal Jr. of Peterborough (wife Cathy) and Kevin M. Kowal of Ayton (wife Margaret). Larry will be lovingly remembered by his four Grand Girls, Katye-Lynn, Shannon, Anna and Mary (Bug). Dad, born in Crowland, was a Graduate of Ryerson Polytechnical University in Toronto. He started his engineering career with Servo mechanisms working on the Avro Arrow project, finishing his career in the aerospace industry with 40 years of dedicated management service to Litton Systems Canada. He returned to his hometown roots in his later years taking up an interest in the Welland County Historical Society. He was well known around town at the museum, and Friday Cruise Night. Larry had a passion for picture framing, woodcarving, woodworking, local politics, trees, and anything that would tweak his interest. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to good friend and walking partner Lois, for her devotion and companionship to Larry while he was ill. As per Larry's wishes, a small family service will be held with interment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, the family requests you remember Larry in thoughts and in prayer. To Love, and Life 11436784