Judith Kowaleski

Judith Kowaleski

From the time she was a kid, Judy was always a hard worker: she started at Koch’s Farm picking tomatoes and beans and riding a Honda 90 with her sister to pack peaches at Andersons. On the ride home her helmet would be full of peaches. Later years found her working a drill press for Sarlo Tool and Die and working in receiving at United Stationary. She loved animals from her youth, especially her horse, Misty. It was easy to tell when she was content; she whistled a happy tune and was always ready with a joke. Of course she did tend to be a little feisty and ornery, but you never had to guess about what Judy might be thinking.

Judy cheered for Mark Martin from turn 4, thirteen rows up at Dover Raceway, sped in her 78 Vette, liked to blow off a little steam on the Rancocas Creek and do-se-doed at the Mt. Holly Moose. She hated housework, but loved doing yard work on her two acres of perfection.

A young Judith McDowell knew a boy named Leonard at Riverside High School. Though there may have been confusion about whether he was serious about asking her out, their union lasted more than 40 years. She was the sister of George McDowell and Mary Eastburn and was aunt to Anna, Robert Jr., Shannon, Kirsten, Travis, Joe and Joann.

Come celebrate 61 easy going years Monday 11:30 a.m. at Monument Cemetery, Beverly. Donations to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton NJ 08053 will be appreciated. Arrangements by Sweeney Funeral Home, Beverly.

6 Comments

  1. Fred and Salli Galdo says:

    Please accept our condolences, Leonard. Judy was one of a kind and loved by so many.
    Sincerely,
    Fred and Salli Galdo

  2. Donna Reil says:

    My heart felt sympathy and prayers go out to Leonard and Judy’s family. Judy was a fun person, always laughing. I will remember the laughs I had when I visited her back in NJ. Rest in Peace, Judy! You will be missed by friends and family.
    God Bless You!
    Jeff and Donna Reil

  3. Audrey Laverty says:

    I worked with Judy at United Stationers for over 20 years, she was a very hard worker and enjoyed having fun. My heartfelt sympathy to Leonard and Judy’s family at this difficult time. Judy loved and lived life and she will be sadly missed. Remember your fond memories and hold them close to your heart! Rest in Peace Judy, you will be missed by many!!

  4. Diana Stott says:

    My heartfelt sympathies to Leonard, Mary and the rest of the family for the loss of Judy. Always the character, she will be sorely missed by all May she rest in peace.

  5. Bob & Linda Jones says:

    Leonard,
    We are deeply saddened to hear about Judy. We have fond memories of our times spent together and even though we are separated in distance you will often be in our thoughts. Judy will be missed by many but left us with memories that will always remind us of her love of life. May God grant you peace.
    Love,
    Bob & Linda

  6. DOLLY HUBERT says:

    LARRY I DON’T THINK YOU WILL REMEMBER ME, BUT I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JUDY, MY HEART IS SO BROKEN TO HEAR THAT WE LOST HER, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR HER FOR ABOUT 6-7 YRS, I SEEN HER WHEN I CAME TO JERSEY TO SEE MY MOM, I WAS TALKING TO TEX TONITE 10/11/2013 AND I MENTION TO HIM IF HE COULD ASK GEORGE OR MARY FOR HER ADDRESS, AND TEX TOLD ME THE SAD NEW’S , IM JUST SO BROKEN UP OVER THIS, MAY GOD GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON, AND IM SO SORRY FOR NOT KNOWING UNTIL NOW ABOUT MY CRAZY LITTLE FRIEND, I WILL NEVER FORGET HER, HER BEAUTIFUL EYES, THOSE FRECKLES AND THAT SMILE ONLY AN ANGEL HAS, LOVE YOU JUDY ALWAY’S, YOUR FOREVER FRIEND, DOLLY ANN HUBERT

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