Mary Firkowski, 89, of Clifton, passed away on October 9, 2021. Born in Belgium, she came to the US in the early 1960s and lived in Passaic and Clifton most of her life. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Mary was a seamstress for Barry's Tuxedos in Passaic for over 25 years.

Beloved wife of the late Alfred Kowal who passed away in 2013. Devoted mother of Gabrielle Firkowski of Florida, Wanda Stumper and Cindy Kowal, both of South Carolina, and the late Doris Firkowski. Loving grandmother of Kimberly Stumper of South Carolina, Shannon Stumper of Clifton, and Richard Bedal of Tennessee. Dear sister of Bertha Kofitsas of Clifton and Jeffrey Fortemps of Pennsylvania.