Richard A. Kowalski, 90, of East Hartford, loving husband of 68 years to Helen J. (Fedukowski) Kowalski, peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, May 16, 2022 at his home with his caring family by his side. Born in Kansas City, MO on November 11, 1931, a son of the late Alex and Anna (Wojtowicz) Kowalski, he had been a resident of East Hartford for the past 64 years. Richard was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over 33 years by the state of Connecticut as a Hydraulics and Drainage Engineer. A devout catholic, he was a longtime faithful communicant of St. Rose Church, East Hartford. Richard was a former member of the Polish National Home in Hartford and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He was also proud of his pristine landscaping, working diligently outside in his gardens and yard, as he earned a “beautification award” from the town of East Hartford. Most of all, Richard loved his wife Helen as it was love at first sight since when he was a Sailor in the U.S. Navy, and it lasted a beautiful 68 years together.
Along with his beloved wife, Richard is survived by three devoted daughters, Mary Ann Kowalski and her husband, James McCloud, M.D., of Longboat Key, FL, Joan Degen and her husband, Jeffrey, of South Windsor, Caroline Troy and her husband, Paul Lussier, of Hebron; four cherished grandchildren, Bradford Degen and his wife, Laura, of Gambrills, MD, Sarah Muzio and her husband, Peter, of Ithaca, NY, Matthew Troy and his wife, Katie, of Bethel, Jessica Troy of Los Angeles, CA; four adored great-grandchildren, Reese (Theresa Joan), C.J.(Charles Jeffrey), Finn (Phineas), and Genevieve; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by a son-in-law, Anthony Troy of Hebron.
Private funeral service and burial with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard’s name, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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