Ralph John Kolowich , age 89 passed away May 2, 2012 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. He was born December 19, 1922 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Mr. Kolowich was a resident of Henry Ford Village in Dearborn and a former resident of Utica and the Royal Oak area. He graduated from Utica High School. He is survived by his nephews, J. Bruce Kolowich, David Naeyaert and Dennis Kolowich and nieces, Patricia Kolowich, Judy Wagner, Marsha Wisniewski and Frances McCloskey. He is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Frances Kolowich and siblings, Virginia Nowakowski, Leo Kolowich, Jean Tolbert, Genevieve Naeyaert, George Kolowich and Leonard Kolowich. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks E. of Van Dyke Utica. Interment at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Utica Memorials suggested to the Capuchins or St. Mary's Retreat League. Share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com