Walter J. Kowalesky

Kowalesky, Walter J., 80, of McMechen, WV, died Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV.
He was born May 23, 1927 in McMechen, a son of the late Vincent and Bernice Smurak Kowalesky. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Benwood Plant and a member of St. James Catholic Church, McMechen. Mr. Kowalesky was a member of the American Legion Post 5, McMechen, the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, and was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Vincent Kowalesky, and a sister, Dolores Kowalesky.
Surviving are his wife, Suzette M. Furbee Kowalesky, and a sister, Amelia Kowakesky, both of McMechen.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 114 Marshall St., McMechen. Vigil services will be held at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 30, 2008 St. James Catholic Church, McMechen, with Rev. Joseph J. Hayden, S.J. as celebrant.
Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.
Online condolences may be expressed at altmeyer.com.