Paul J. Kotowski

February 20, 2020

Paul J Kotowski was born October 1, 1939. He died on Feb. 20, 2020 at his home in Foster at age 80. He grew up in Warren Rhode Island with his parents, Aura and Joseph, and sister, Virginia. Paul was a serious child and throughout his life he held himself and others to a high standard. His elementary school art teacher recognized his artistic talent, and after high school he attended the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where he pursued his interest in architecture. He then went on to graduate from the Rhode Island School of Radio and Electronics and became an engineer at a local radio station. Paul served two years in the army during the Vietnam Era. Paul was employed at Hasbro Industries where he worked for 17 years as a Design Engineer, and where he also met his wife, Charlotte. Paul's interest were many. He was always interested in computers and he even built one, electronic gadgets, and cutting edge technology. He loved nature, gardening, raising fish, hiking, and all cats and bunnies that needed a home. Paul is survived by his wife, Charlotte, his sister, Virginia and her husband Nelson; nephew, Kevin (Tara) Smith; niece, Beverly (Keith) McRae--both of whom benefited from their ever interesting uncle. Charlotte's children, Debra Snyder, David Snyder and Charlotte's granddaughter, Rayna MacDonald-Snyder. Paul really enjoyed taking Rayna on family excursions, vacations, and most of all hiking. Paul is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Frank and Aura J. (Dion) Kotowski.