Stanley P. Kowalski

Stanley P. ‘Stan’ Kowalski, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 14, 1943 in Morgantown, a son of the late Stanley S. Kowalski and Mary Y. Galambus Kowalski. Stan worked as a machinist at various companies. His career started at Gais Electric and then he went to work at KIT Mine in Philippi, before retiring from Swanson Industries. When Stan wasn’t working, you could usually find him outdoors hunting, fishing, or golfing. He also enjoyed watching baseball and football, and he coached softball in his younger years. He is survived by a daughter Stacey Long and husband John ‘Mike’ Long of Masontown, WV; grandchildren Alexandra Long and Garrett Long of Morgantown; brothers Edward Kowalski and wife Christene of Cainfield, OH, Robert Kowalski of Morgantown; and many cousins, extended family, and friends. In addition to his parents, Stan was preceded in death by a brother John Kowalski. The family will receive friends at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 3-7pm and again on Saturday from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 11am. Stan will be laid to rest at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.