Robert (Bobby) Barton Kowalczyk

September 05, 1969 ~ September 27, 2024

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We are saying a Final Farewell to Robert (Bobby) Barton Kowalczyk who passed away at the age of 55 on September 27, 2024. Bobby, as known to his family, was born in Hialeah, Florida on September 5, 1969. He was the only child of Patricia Carol Bruce and Henry Peter Kowalczyk.

He is survived by his current wife, Shirley Marie Kowalczyk, his mother, Patricia Carol Schramm and step-father Larry Schramm, his 3 daughters, Amber, Cheyenne Noel, and Piper, 1 son, Robert Barton Kowalczyk II, and 1 grand-daughter Hailey. He was also step-father to Kaytlyn and Nicholas and 1 step-grand-daughter, Riley.

Robert was proud that he went back to school and graduated 5 times. He was officially a Chef with an AS Degree in Culinary Arts, in Baking and Pastry, and in Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management.

He served as a Combat Engineer in the United States Army from 10/87 to 08/89 in Camp Giant in South Korea driving his tank and getting them back all in one piece.

CHEF’S FINAL CLOSING

You live to provide

The best food you can

To see the smiles

that your food supplies.

At Closing time,

You revel in the smiles

You provided to so many faces

You turn off the burners and fryers.

You settle into cleaning mode

You scrub down your kitchen

You double check everything

And you turn ONE last time,

You stand at the door and

Look at your kitchen,

You smile and say Good Night

And Farewell

For the Lord has called

You home, so early,

And unexpected.

Good Night and Farewell Chef

You have done well and closed your final Kitchen.

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