Thomas J. Kowalisyn

April 16, 1950 - October 23, 2020

Thomas (“Tom”) John Kowalisyn, age 70 of Hobart, formerly Munster, passed away October 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents Alex and Pauline Kowalisyn, in laws George and Frances Rubick, and granddaughter Emma. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years Janet, sons Bryan, Thomas, Joseph (Amelia), David (Taryn), brother Jim (Debbie) Kowalisyn and sister Linda (Jeff) Langbehn. He will be missed by his grandchildren Ava, Aubrey, Lucy, Alex, Cameron, Christian and Cooper. In-laws, Chuck (Donna) Mauder, Karen (Gary) Adams, George (Cheryl) Rubick, nieces and nephews, Lindsay, Zach Langbehn, Jeff, Bill Mauder, Scott, Mike Adams, Jacob, Sara Rubick. Tom found the most joy in life creating memories with his family and friends. He was always teaching, guiding, and supporting his sons through life. In his retired years, nothing brought him more happiness than spending time with his grandkids. He was a faithful member of St Francis Xavier Church of Lake Station. An Army reserves veteran. Tom retired from Mittal Steel after 30 years as a Pipefitter Supervisor. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2447 Putnam St, Lake Station. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. www.burnsfuneral.com.