ANTHONY PAUL KOWAL, born August 18, 1954 and entered into rest November 4, 2023.
Lover of books and collectibles, avid photographer, dedicated family man, guitar enthusiast, cheese maker, and winner of every trivia game he has ever played, our Tony will leave a hole in all our hearts.
Beloved husband of Joan (nee McGinnis); devoted father of Courtney (Quran) Phillips, and Kevin (Kalie) Kowal; loving grandfather of Taylor Anthony and Camille Ardeen; son of the late Paul and Theresa Kowal; brother of Joseph (Bernie) Kowal, Kathy Kowal; brother-in-law to Larry (deceased) (Connie, surviving), Janet Sheets (Ken), Beth Bakker (Clyde), and Becki Zakowski (Randy), Rick McGinnis (deceased); adoring uncle to Mark (Angie), Kelly, Kristy (Dan), Andrea (deceased), Nicole, Paul, Ricky (Leslie) Corinne, Tristan, Allison (Nick), Eric (Lindsey); great uncle to Eva, Zach (deceased), Alex, Bella, Basha, Lily, Emily, Trip, and Ella.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, (1/2 mile south of Route 303) Brunswick, OH 44212, followed by a service in celebration of Anthony's life at 7:00 p.m.
Donations may be made in Anthony's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.