Mr. Walter S. Cohowitz, 79, of Duryea, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, in Wesley Village Skilled Nursing Home of United Methodist Homes, Pittston.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late William and Mary Przwara Cohowicz. He attended Old Forge Schools. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the area garment industry.

He was a member of St. Michaels Church, Old Forge for his entire life prior to its closing.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He enjoyed hunting, going to the movies, the casino, going out to eat and spending time with his family.

 He was past president of the Robert Healey Playground, Duryea and a member of the Duryea Lions Club.

He was proceeded in death by brothers, William, Stanley, Bruno, Joseph, Michael, John and Edward and sisters, Mary Stancavage, Josephine Baclaski, Helen Bailer, Anna Mae Bowen and Patricia Evancavich.

He and his wife the former Claire Keiper celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2013..

Also surviving are:
Daughter, Cheryl Bravyak of Voorhees, New Jersey and her fiance, Bill Lohdamm
Grandson, James Walter Bravyak and his wife, Laura, of Marlton, NJ
Granddaughter, Jessica Bravyak of Philadelphia
Great grandsons, James Hunter and Grant Thomas Bravyak

Sister, Cecelia Rosato of Scranton
Nieces and Nephews
Cousins

The family would like to thank Dr. Guy Fasciana, the staff at Wesley Village and Compassionate Care Hospice for the kindness that was shown to Walter and his family.

Funeral will be held Monday, February 10, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. from Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 A.M. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Sunday from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit our website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Guestbook Entries

Cheryl and Family, I am praying and thinking of you. May you receive comfort and peace.

Mike Dorn (about 10 years ago)

Hi Cheryl, May God bless you and your family during this time. Remeber his peace sustains You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather Wilson (about 10 years ago)

Dear Lori and Family, our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Dave & Eva Siminski (about 10 years ago)

Aunt Claire and Cheryl, Our family and the world lost a great man but heaven has another angel. He was truely a gentleman and always found a way to make us laugh. He always had a kind word. He will truely be missed and i am so sorry for your loss. LOve youi guys.

Thomas Cox (about 10 years ago)

My Deepest sympathy for your loss I worked with walter many years ago at Lesle Fay. He will alway be remebered for his great personality and smile. and always willing to help at work. He will truly be misssed by those who had the pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace.

Mariann Kubacki Paddock (about 10 years ago)

My Deepest Condolences to you and your family. I worked with Walter many years ago at Leslie Fay .Walter will alway be remembered for his wonderful personality and smile. He will truly be missed by anyone fortunate enough to have known him. God Bless him and may he rest in peace

Family of walter Cohowiotz (about 10 years ago)

Claire and Cheryl our deepest sympathy to your entire family for your loss. Walter was and good man and a great neighbor and will be greatly missed.

Robert Cappelloni and family (about 10 years ago)

Our deepest heart felt condolences to you and your lovely family. Walter was a great person. Wish we could have met him much sooner. We thank him for serving our country. May he rest in peace.

Sal & Vivian Licci and Family (about 10 years ago)

So very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and pop-pop. I know he's with the angels now, smiling down on his beautiful family. God Bless you all and may you find peace and comfort in each other's presence.

Mariella T. Confair (about 10 years ago)

Our sympathy to you and the family.

Barbara and Jim Capuano (about 10 years ago)

Dear Aunt Claire him giving me I am so sorry to see him go. I will always remember him giving me his pocket change when I was little and even when I was older it was like a joke between us that he would still give me his change. When he didin't have any I would give him mine. I will truly miss him. He is now with our lord and the rest of his family. God bless all of you.

Donna M Carter Norristown, PA (about 10 years ago)

We are so sorry for your loss.

Julie Wassell (about 10 years ago)

Dear Cheryl and family, I am thinking of you and praying for your comfort. May your Dad rest with the angels. He was a lovely man.

Kate Holt (about 10 years ago)

Cheryl & family Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Lynn Lemmon (about 10 years ago)

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