Adam L. Kowalski

September 9, 1931 - March 21, 2017

Adam L. Kowalski, 85, died Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017 at the Ledgewood Nursing & Rehab. Center in Beverly. Born in Portland, Maine on Sept. 9, 1931, he was the son of the late Emilian and Mary (Hidish) Kowalski. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a 1949 graduate of Holten High School. He then served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his Navy service he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Nevada at Reno. A longtime Reno resident, he was employed by Harrah’s until his retirement and his return to Danvers. A member of the Polish Club in Danvers, he was also a member of Essex Harmony, sponsored by the Danvers Historical Society. He leaves a sister, Evangeline Toomey and her husband James of Danvers, and many nieces and nephews. As requested, funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Danvers Historical Society, P.O. Box 381, Danvers, MA 01923 or Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.