Graig John Kowalczyk

Graig John Kowalczyk, 37, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was the beloved son of former Stoughton Selectman John J. Kowalczyk and Mary R. (Power) Kowalczyk of Stoughton. Born in Quincy, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1994. He also attended Massasoit Community College in Brockton. Graig worked as a dispatcher at the Stoughton Police Department in Stoughton. He was the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Graig loved music and was an avid Bruins and Patriots Fan who enjoyed talking with family and friends. Graig was known to be a compassionate, grounded man who brought an even, level headed presence to every situation.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD and his wife Tara of Washington, DC.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on
Saturday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Friday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Graig's memory may be made to the parish of the Kowalczyk family friend and Holy Cross and Notre Dame priest, Fr. Steve Newton: St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church, 601 West Burnside St., Portland OR, 97209. Donations can also be made directly at www.standrechurch.org.