Alvin J. Hatkowski

Alvin J. "Al" Hatkowski, age 82, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1936 to Felix and Lottie (Rutkowski) Hatkowski in Toledo. Al was a graduate of Woodward High School and was a graphic artist for over 43 years, retiring from Cosco Graphics. Al was very proud of his Polish heritage and coached grade-school football and basketball for St. Hedwig in his younger years. He was a big kid at heart, he loved interacting with his children, grandchildren and the little kids he coached. When he wasn't working he enjoyed golfing, fishing and woodworking.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jim and Tom (Lori) Hatkowski; step-children, Kim (Rob) Haley and Kurt Mallory; grandchildren, Alice, James, Benjamin, Amanda and Kate; precious great-grandchildren and special nephew, Rick (Pam) Hatkowski. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents and his wife who recently passed away, Nancy Hatkowski.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Newcomer - Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300) with his Funeral Service starting at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

A special thank-you to the nurses and staff with Hospice of Northwest Ohio for the loving care they provided to Al in his last days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.