Barbara M. DeLorenzo Kowalski, age 74, of Stratford, the widow of Walter Kowalski Jr, passed away on Monday February 14, 2011 in her home. Barbara, a homemaker was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Elsie (Varrone)DeLorenzo and has been a life long area resident. She was a long time member of Our Lady of Grace Church and their Bridge Club. Survivors include her beloved children Dr. Keith Kowalski of San Diego, California, John Kowalski, and Karla Kowalski both of Stratford, and Kymberlee Kowalski-Ortiz and her husband Ray of Milford, 2 cherished grandchildren Callie and Evan, 2 brothers Gerard DeLorenzo and his wife Beverly of Hamden, and John DeLorenzo of Southbury, 2 sisters MaryJo Piskura and her husband Donald of Cromwell, and Ann Marie Nankervis of Trumbull, and several nieces and nephews. Her compassion and kindness made her "Beloved Mother and Grandmother" to all those whose lives she touched. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday February 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, and at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. At the family's request calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to Swim Across the Sound c/o St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main St Bridgeport, CT. 06606 www.give.stvincents.org