Doris Kowal
June 29, 1926 - February 6, 2018
Doris Kowal, 91, of Hudson passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born June 29, 1926 in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Willis and Elsie (Hiscox) Shook. Doris attended Greenport and Hudson Schools, graduating in 1943. Her education continued at the Hudson City Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1946. She worked for over 50 years at Columbia Memorial Hospital as a maternity nurse. At age 65, Doris was a kidney donor for her son James. Survivors include her husband John Kowal Sr. of Hudson, 3 sons, John Jr. and wife Judy of Claverack, William (Billy) and wife Laurie of Florida, Tracy and wife Carin of Hurley, 3 grandchildren, Matthew Kowal of Florida and Devin and Paige Kowal of Hurley. Doris is predeceased by her son James and brother Willis (Rusty) Shook. Funeral services are Monday February 12, at 11:00am from the Bates & Anderson Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Visitation hours are Sunday from 4-7pm. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Doris' name may be made to The New York State Firemen's Home or The Greenport Rescue Squad.
Doris Kowal, 91, of Hudson passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born June 29, 1926 in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Willis and Elsie (Hiscox) Shook. Doris attended Greenport and Hudson Schools,... View Obituary & Service Information