Genevieve Malkowski

Genevieve "Busia" Malkowski, age 81, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born April 18, 1927 to Hipolit and Antoinette (Sikorska) Ratkiewicz in Toledo. Genevieve was employed with Libbey Glass for 35 years in the carton department, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Eagles and the PNA Club. Genevieve was also a longtime parishioner of Regina Coeli. She enjoyed staying active after her retirement going to many of her grandchildren's sporting events to cheer them on. Genevieve will be remembered by all her friends and neighbors for the many hours spent in her garage with them sharing a cocktail and a good story. To Genevieve there were no strangers, only friends she hadn't met yet. Genevieve was proud of her Polish heritage and spent Sunday mornings listening to the "Sharon and Chet Polka Show". She and her sister Stella were also known to many as the "Checkerboard Sisters" when they danced at the old Johnny's Night Club in the '40's. In her later years, Genevieve enjoyed working her Puzzle Books and watching her soap operas. She will be remembered by all who knew her as someone who enjoyed life and always looked for the silver lining.

In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Henry Malkowski; sister, Helen Kreger and brother, Eugene Ratkiewicz. She is survived by her children, Patrick Malkowski; David (Pam) Malkowski; Deborah (John) Farrell and Kenneth (Amy) Malkowski; grandchildren, Jamie (Abe) Dewood; Brian; Ryan (Carrie); Lindsay (Craig); Jeffrey; Brittni and Kaitlynne Malkowski and Jonathan; Zachary and Nathaniel Farrell; great grandchildren, Jaden; Domonick; Brianna; Gavin; Landon and Alexis; sisters, Bernice Veres and Stella Pacholski and many dear friends.

The family will receive guests Wednesday from 3-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will be private.

Genevieve's Family would like to thank Mary Beth, Sharon, Jackie, Mary Jo and Karen and the entire staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio for the loving care and support they provided to Genevieve. A special thank you goes to Angel Salazar of HNWO for her loving guidance and support during this very difficult time.

Mom,
I thank you for all the
wonderful memories you have left me with.
You were and will always remain in my heart forever.
Your Loving Son,
Ken

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.