Franklin Stephen Kowalsky

Franklin Stephen Kowalsky, age 76, of Venice, Florida, passed away on April 6, 2012. He was born on January 30, 1936 in Passaic, New Jersey. He was a member of Local 696 Sprinkler Fitter Union in New Jersey and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Franklin is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ida; two sons, Franklin S. (Donna) Kowalsky, Jr. of Newbern, North Carolina, Michael J. (Sandra) Kowalsky of Venice, Florida; two daughters, April L. Kowalsky of Brick, New Jersey, Susan A. (Virgil) Agayo of Orange Park, Florida and a sister, Adrianna Boeni of Brick, New Jersey. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Farley Funeral Home in Venice from 11:30AM-12:30PM with a service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at Venice Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2970 University Parkway, suite 104, Sarasota, Florida 34243 or to the Venice Regional Medical Center Cardio Unit, 540 The Rialto, Venice, Florida 34285. To send condolences visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.