Obituary: Eugene P. Kowalski, Sr., 85, Formerly of Portland

Eugene P. Kowalski, Sr., 85, formerly of Portland, husband of the late Virginia (Durinick) Kowalski and Jennie (Zajatz) Kowalski, died Tuesday May 3, 2016, at Chestelm Health Care in Moodus.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of Edward and Eva (Wawrzynski) Kowalski. Prior to his retirement, Eugene worked for Lewis Boyle and later for Stop and Shop.

Eugene is survived by his daughters, Linda Pandolfo and her husband Sebastian of East Haddam, and Laura Clayson of Palm Coast, FL; son, Robert Durinick and his wife Lucy of Amarillo, TX ; daughter-in-law, Belinda Durinick of East Falmouth, MA; as well as ten grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sons, Eugene P. Kowalski, Jr., and George Durinick.

The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 11:15 a.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare Church, Moodus-Leesville Rd., Moodus.

Burial will be held at St. Mary Cemetery, Portland. Friends may call prior to the service on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.