TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

 

The following are some of the testimonals that Teresa V. "Terry" Kowalski, Executive Director of the Kowalski Funeral Home, received during 2010, 2009 and 2008. 

 

Dear Terry

We can’t thank you enough for all you have done with taking care of Mom’s funeral (Jennie, aka/Nana).  (I would say it was lovely).  You run an amazing business, however you entwine personal with thoroughness.  The blanket, the pins, the verses you sent were lovely.  Will you please send our best to your Mom.  Your Dad would have been more than pleased with you – very very proud of you.  Take care.

Love & Sincerely,

Alice, Cherrie & Pam & Family

 

Terry-

You have a special way of making the most difficult of times easy.  Thank you for your care, concern, support and guidance.  I hope soon we will be able to share a nice dinner together and be able to have some laughs.  I’ll keep in touch.  Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Linda

 

Dear Terry,

I am sending you a heartfelt “Thank You” for all you have done for me at the saddest time of my life.  When my husband and I came to your office you made us feel so comfortable and calm.  Thank you for the beautiful blanket.  I never saw anything like it before and it means so much to me.  My Mom is upstairs now in her bedroom.  I go up there and talk to her everyday.  I know that I will see her again and hold her hand in Heaven.

Thanks again, you are one in a million.

Lots of Love,

Eileen Ferenzi

 

Dear Terry,

Thank you so much for everything.  We were all very touched by all you did to help us during our very sad time.  We find great peace in knowing Mom had the very best.

Thank you again!

Love,

Janice Shannon, Donna King, Joan Palay, Michael Noon and Donald Noon

 

Dear Ms. T. Kowalski

Thank you for your highly professional service, with unusual personnel   touch, which was very important to me and my children, after my husband passing.

Sincerely

Krystyna Tyrpa

 

Terry,

Once again we would like to thank you for all you did.  The beautiful words that you spoke on the morning of the funeral, the copies of the letters, the Angel pins, the books that you sent and the most touching and beautiful, the words on the blanket that you also sent us.  No words can explain the deep appreciation for all you do!

Thank you & God bless you and your family!

Josephine & Tommy

 

Terry,

Thank you for everything you did to make Mike’s services so beautiful.  Everything went so smoothly and I knew he was in good hands of someone who knew and cared about him.  He really received the best – he deserved it.  When Mike passed away, we were leaving the hospital and my brother Mike said he would call the funeral home and I said Kowalski’s without even to have to think about it, with no hesitation at all.  We also appreciate all your special touches and genuine concern for us.

Joan Palay

 

Terry,

You are a very special lady, our friends and relatives all commented on the way you greeted all of us like we were your family.  No one had ever experiences this from a funeral director before.  It was so wonderful to have this special caring at such a difficult time.  Thank you for the loving care you gave my sister Lorraine most of all.

God Bless you and thank you again for the wonderful poem you shared with us.

Christine

 

Dear Terry

I just received the throw blanket you sent.  I have put off writing thank you cards, but I felt I had to write this today.

First I want to thank you for the excellent way you orchestrated my wife’s funeral every thing was perfect and I am totally happy with the way every aspect was covered perfectly.

Second I want to commend you on attaining the perfect mixture of compassion and business that is a rare quality today.  I want to thank you for all you did.

Respectfully,

Dennis McBride

 

Dear Terry,

My family and I wanted to express our gratitude for all your help during our difficult time.

Your attention to details, organization, and most importantly, your warmth & compassion, were most helpful and appreciated.

Thank you again!

Christine Urbanczyk

(Josephine & Tom Brzezicki’s daughter)

 

Terri-

Thank you again for your professional services and your professionalism.

Gerry Pawlowski

 

Dear Terry,

On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for everything you did for Aunt Adele’s funeral.

Words cannot express our deepest feelings – your kind words of individual comfort to each and every one of us, your smiling face, beautiful speaking voice, thorough explanations, personal reflections, laminated obituary cards, etc., etc…

You certainly went above and beyond at this difficult and sorrowful time of our lives and we wish to thank you form the bottom of our hearts!

With gratitude and love,

Arlene Rozborski Zelonis and family

 

Teresa,

Thank you so much for everything you did for Jimmy – before, during & after the funeral.  I cannot express how grateful I am.  The “throw” blanket, the grieving book and the poem show just how caring and thoughtful you are – above and beyond all your help and guidance.

Michele

 

Dear Terry,

There aren’t enough words to say to you how I feel about what you did for our Mother “Norma Jean”.

From the day of making arrangements to the very end – you made it all so bearable for us to deal with.  Your kindness, compassion and humor made it all feel so right.  The words you spoke, the breaks you gave us in the cost- just you being there first as our family friend meant everything.

Thank you Terry for all you did for us - our mother looked beautiful and we are forever grateful to you.  Our mother would have been so deeply touched.  To think she didn’t want to come to you because you knew her.  I don’t know what else to say - just know I am grateful.  Also, the blanket – it is absolutely beautiful and meant so much to our Dad.  We put it over the back of their loveseat which the colors match the loveseat.  If I left out anything I’m sorry – just thank you dear friend.

Love,

Jo-Ann

 

Terry-

What can I say to Thank You for all you have done to get us thru this crazy situation.  You have the best repore and know exactly what to do.  We thank you for your help and being there for us, as always, making things so easy for us.  You are the best.

Luv Ya

Di

 

Dear Terry

Words cannot describe how grateful my family and I are to you.  Your professionalism, human kindness and excellent organization were beyond our expectations.  We appreciated all of your attention to the details as well as your flexibility and care in doing the best (given the circumstances) to ensure my father had arrangements done with dignity and respect.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and may God bless you and your family.

Kind regards,

Vivian Pacheco

 

Hi Teri-

Thank you so much for the beautiful job you did on my father’s funeral.  While it was a difficult time, your thoughtfulness and understanding throughout, made the process much easier to bear.  Wendy, myself and our families thank you for your kind words that you spoke the day of the funeral and you really did capture the essence of my father,

Sincerely

Wally 

 

Terry,

On behalf of my entire family Thank You for helping us say good-bye to our Mother.  If there’s such a thing as a “Perfect” ending, you’ve certainly helped us accomplish it.

Thank You

The Matusiewicz Family

Brian, John, Patricia & MaryAnn

 

Dear Terri

Thank you so very much for all you did for us.  God bless you all.

The Sacks’ Family

 

Dear Terry

Thanks for everything.  God Bless you!

Love,

Ann & Mary

 

You have made our days brighter in our time of sorrow.

Thank you,

Maria Punda’s Family

 

Terry-

Words cannot express how much you have done for Karen & me in making Mike’s funeral much easier for us.  We appreciate your services & thoughtfulness and hope our friendship continues to grow-

Love

Anne

 

Terry---

My family & I wanted to thank you for everything you did – all your help- you are a “Wow” person.  You are so professional, so organized, so much in control, you covered it all-----you helped us in our time of need- thank you-thank you-

Always,

Patti & the Conrad Family

 

Terry,

Thank you so much for the beautiful blanket & angel pins.

We appreciate your strength and kindness.  You put together a lovely ceremony & helped keep us all sane.

Sincerely,

Dorrie

 

Dear Terry-

I am usually not at a loss for words, but expressing my appreciation for all of your kindness & calm during all the arrangements is finding me a little short since Thank You just doesn’t seem sufficient!

From both far & near – Florida to New Jersey everything went so smoothly!  Everyone was so pleased with the service at the gravesite.  I am disappointed we missed it – but am so very relieved that it was beautiful.

Our appreciation is boundless ---

Thank you.

Carol Ruthfield

 

Dear Terry,

Thank you for your kindness and gentle approach during this painful process.  Your assistance was invaluable – It was highly professional, respectful to our Mom and family and touching!

There was tremendous comfort in knowing that we had you to walk us through everything.

Best wishes to you ----- continued health & happiness

Love

Chris Molloy

 

Dear Terry,

Thank you so very much for all of your guidance and support this past week.  You really made it easy for us to accomplish a nice ceremony for Georgine and to basically keep us all in one piece without cracking up.  A special thanks from me for the wonderful ways in which you handled my kids, talking openly about very sensitive subjects.  You have been an angel sent to us from heaven.  We will never forget your kindness, sensitivity and the amazing woman you are.

Love,

The Waseleski Family

George, Lisa, Zachary and Emma

 

Dear Terry, Family & Staff,

We are so very thankful for all you did for our Aunt Herena.  You and your staff have always been wonderful to our family.  May the Lord bless you always and thank you again.

The Diaz & Anselmo Families

 

Terry,

Just wanted you to know how very much we appreciate all you did and have done for us.

Much love,

Terri & Tony & Families

 

Dear Heart,

I want to thank you for my wonderful "unexpected" gift of my coverlet - It is special.  Also-many thanks for all the information-help and just advise us. 

So happy Nick is in a special place.  Thanks again, to you for all your help and telling me thje classic statement - ("Everyone needs a special place").

Sincere wishes for peace of mind and heart.

Love,

Judy Bundy

 

Terry

I cannot express the feelings my wife and I have for you.  But we do want to say you have a very special gift in what you do. 

May you and your family always have the sun in your face and all of God's Blessings the rest of your life.

Always

Andy & Marge Southern

 

Dearest Terry,

Thank you so much for assisting me and my family with our funeral arrangements for Bernice Giovinco.  You so generously shared your knowledge and experience to gently guide us through this emotional event.

Your help made our final tribute to Bernice loving, comfortable and dignified.

Thank you again for everything.

God Bless You.

Affectionately.

Marge Grabis

 

Dear Terry,

Thanks so much for sending the photos of the marker for my parents gravesite - It looks lovely.  Again, I truly have appreciated all your efforts to make this a memorable, pleasant experience.  You've done a great job!  Our grandparents (& parents) are probably having a "toast" to all the "ado" right now!

Regards,

Marsha Dodds Baumbaugh

 

Terry,

Thank you so much for everything!

Sincerely,

John and Chris Delaney

 

Dear Terry,

We want to thank your for the comfort and warmth displayed during a time of great difficulty and stress.  The commerative afghan throw is beautiful and very much appreciated.

Warmest wishes,

Ted & Terry Zawacki

 

Dearest Terry,

Our family would like to this time to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this extremely sad time in our lives one that was filled with the upmost respect and caring.  We are thankful for having entrusted you with our mother, Ruperta.  Your love and concern was evident every step of the way.  Once again, we thank you.  May God  Bless you and your family always.

Sincerely,

Maria Echevarria & Family

 

Dear Terri

Your personal attention to our family is greatly appreciated.  Without our having to worry about so many details made a difficult time easier.  You seemed to read our minds and know what we wanted even before we did.

All your special touches did not go unnoticed.

Thank you for your kindheartedness, compassion and friendship.

Regards

Susan Londino &

The Boczon Family

 

Dear Terry:

I can’t thank you enough for all of your kindness during this difficult time.  The beautiful embroidered throw brought me so much joy!

Sincerest Thanks!

Nancy Roman

 

Terry,

The Izzo Family would like to thank you for everything in our time of sorrow.  Jerry & I would like to thank you also for the lovely “blanket”

Jerry & Noreen

 

Teri-

Now that things have settled down a little, I just want to thank you for helping me with my mothers passing.  You have the ability to make a difficult time effortless.  You are always there for me & I appreciate your friendship.  Thanks again (also for the blanket) and hope to see you soon under better circumstances.

Love

Linda

 

Dear Terry,

I sent my heartful thanks to you from my family and me.  With Stan’s long illness it was appreciated to have help at that time, when God called.  He was a wonderful man, he is missed.  May God Bless you for the work you do.

Mrs. Stacey Novalany

 

Dear Terry;

God sent an angel to help ease the pain and stress of families when they lose a loved one.

Terry, you’re our angel.  Your calming and caring manner helped us through the wake and funeral days.  Sending love to Nana in heaven, via balloons, added a special touch for my grandchildren.

Thank you for all you’ve done for our family at a difficult time in our lives.  We now have beautiful memories to help ease our sorrow.

God Bless You.

With Best Regards,

Barbara Mayercak & Family

 

You have a wonderful way of making people feel special.

From the family of Robert W. Carson Jr.

 

Terry,

Thank you for all your help during our most trying time.  You were a great comfort to us and our son looked great.  We are grateful for your generosity and especially for the beautiful throw blanket.  It will be forever cherished by us all. 

God Bless You

Joe, Bobbi, Greg & Theresa Czajkowski

 

 

Thank you for your sympathy, support and patience.

The Kozak Family

 

Terry,

You’re wonderful and I love you.  You’re just so good – I would not think of anyone else.  I would tell anyone to go to you.  Am I glad I picked you.

All my love

Frances Pilch

 

Dear Terry,

Thank you for your friendship and professionalism in handling our mother’s funeral.

Words are so inadequate to describe the appreciation Michael and I have for your genuine comments about our mom.  What a wonderful tribute to a very, very special woman!

Everything you mentioned was so, so true.

As I mentioned to you, it was a wonderful loving tribute.  Our mother would be so proud.  We’re blessed.

Thanks again, Terry.  You’re the best!

Love,

Renae and Michael

 

Thank you again and may the Good Lord smile on you and your family forever.

Andy & Marge Southern

 

Thank you for your kindness.  My daughter was especially touched by the throw you sent with her Grandmother’s name on it.

You are a professional & we were in such need of someone like you & grateful we found you.

JoAnn LaVista

 

Dear Terri,

I’m writing to thank you for all of your kind words at Uncle Walter’s services.  You really reminded me of some very happy memories that I experienced as a child.  Describing the neighborhood as an “inter-family” really captured the essence of that special time.  I will miss Uncle Walter and Aunt Marion, but will always remember their love in that house in that street in that wonderful neighborhood.  Thanks again for ensuring everything went smoothly and for all of your kind words.

Warm regards,

Marion Velocci

 

Dear Teresa,

Thank you for every thing.  You did a nice sermon for Aunt Helen.  Thank you and your family.

Sincerely,

Helen & Stephen Tocco

 

Dear Terry-

I’m writing to thank & commend you on all that you did to make my dad’s funeral services so special.  It felt like you were one of the family, yet your professionalism was outstanding.  I cannot tell you how many people noticed and commented on it (and there were many people there!), or how many whom I have boasted to.

Many people are not fortunate enough to live out their true calling.  I think you are.  You made such a difficult time so special, and one that, we will always remember fondly.

Thank you again.  It meant a lot to all of us.

Sincerely,

Karen Moore

(John Abrahamsen’s daughter)

 

Terri,

Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate all you’ve done for us during this difficult time.

Cathy Abrahamsen

Karen Moore

Peggi Davis

 

Combining Quality and Cost is just One of the Things

Teresa V. Kowalski Does Best

 

Kowalski Funeral Home

515 Roselle Street, Linden, New Jersey 07036

Teresa V. Kowalski, Executive Director

NJ License No. 3489

908-486-7111 (Phone)     908-925-0933 (Fax)

E-mail:  TVKowalski@aol.com