Derek James KOWALSKI

25 JAN 1979 - 8 FEB 2019

• BIRTH: 25 JAN 1979, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 8 FEB 2019, Niles Berrien, MI

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[N20567] Derek James Kowalski
1979 - 2019
Derek Kowalski, 40, of Goshen, passed away suddenly, at his father’s home in Niles on Friday, February 8, 2019. Derek was born on January 25, 1979 to Richard Kowalski and Sandra G. Raymond in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from Elkhart High School in 1997, Derek worked for several local factories, recently Modineer Company in Niles. Derek was an avid sports fanatic enjoying fantasy football, watching both Notre Dame and the Chicago Bears as well as collecting a variety of sports cards. His family remembers many camping outings, trips to the casino and amusement parks. His laugh and love for his family will live on forever.Derek was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother, Matthew Kowalski. He is survived by his parents, Richard Kowalski (Debra Andrews) of Niles and Sandra Cockerham of South Carolina; his girlfriend of over twenty years, Alyssia Collins of Goshen; his daughters, Amanda Kline of Breman and Hailey and Ahnika Kowalski of Goshen; two sisters, Tiffany Raymond of South Bend and Melissa Kowalski of Niles; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and countless other family members that will remember him. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, February, 16, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home at 521 E. Main Street in Niles, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in Derek’s memory to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles or to www.fundthefuneral.com/derek-kowalski. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com