Ann Yvonne (Peck) Kowalski, 70, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 while in a San Jose CA. hospital with her family at her bedside. Ann courageously fought and contended with Multiple Sclerosis for a number of years before succumbing to complications from the disease. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and enjoyed gardening, baking and traveling to destinations around the world. Ann is originally a native of Baldwinsville before moving to California in 1971. She is a graduate from LeMoyne College and worked in property management for more than 20 years before her retirement.

Survivors: Her husband of 48 years, Robert Kowalski originally of Baldwinsville, a son Robert Jr. of Portland Oregon, a daughter Jean Marie Parekh of Shanghai China and two grandchildren, Tara Parekh and Rohan Parekh also of Shanghai. Ann leaves behind a brother, Richard Peck of Searcy, Arkansas and three sisters: Betsy Mills of Baldwinsville, Tammy Peck of Liverpool and Helen Clausing of Camarillo, CA. along with many nieces and nephews.

Services: Calling hours are 5-7pm Monday, July 9, 2012 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Services will be 11:30am Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the funeral home and 12:00pm at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Contributions Flowers or a donation to the MS Society in her name would be greatly appreciated.