Walter P. Michalowski of Calverton died Sept. 28, 2019, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 83.
He was born May 17, 1936, in Massachusetts to Anthony and Mildred (Zdanowicz) Michalowski.
Michalowski served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a plumber for his company, Walter P. Michalowski Plumbing and Heating.
He was a member of the Riverhead Moose Classic Car Club and the Riverhead American Legion.
Family members said he loved classic cars.
Predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Barbara, in 2012, and his grandson, he is survived by his children, Elizabeth Zurawski of Westford, New York, Michael Ferguson of North Carolina, David Ferguson of South Carolina, Deborah Ruddy of Florida, Walter P. Michalowski Jr. of Florida, Chrissie Curtis of Riverhead, Vicki Curtis of North Carolina and Paula Smith of Riverhead; brother Robert Michalowski of East Quogue and sister, Jeanne Gertler of North Carolina; grandchildren, Christopher Ferguson, Michelle and Cody Smith, Kevin and Mikey Curtis, Kyle and Rebecca Curtis and Brian and Joseph Ferguson; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Peconic Bay Medical Center, East End Hospice or Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
