San Antonians pay tribute to business icon Rosemary Kowalski, who died at 100 [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio business icon Rosemary Kowalski has died at the age of 100.

Kowalski passed away Tuesday following a brief illness, the RK Group and Kowalski family announced. She died while surrounded by family.

San Antonians have shared their thoughts and memories after the announcement of Kowalski’s death on social media.

San Antonians react to news about death of Rosemary Kowalski

Ceslie Armstrong, CEO of Women in Film & Television Texas and executive producer of The Celestial Awards, released the following statement:

“I’ve known and been inspired by Rosemary Kowalski for decades. I was introduced to her by another original San Antonio trailblazing leader: Mayor Lila Cockrell. Her inspiring leadership as a woman who built a major business that continues to thrive in her image sets the bar high for women everywhere to follow in her footsteps no matter their chosen profession.

“I am so thrilled that …