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Bill Bowen
September 4, 2009
Dad
I miss you so much. Please watch over all of us that loved you. You will forever live in me and through me.
Billy jo
Philip Kopach
September 15, 2008
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our lives crossed briefly during a four year period almost fifty years ago while in high school and to this day I think of him fondly. Bill was an intersting guy and my life is fuller for him having been in it. He will be missed. Deepest condolences to his family.
Eva La Porte
September 13, 2008
Lorie and Bill, I am so sorry about your father. I worked with him and Kim and he was always a great guy to be around. He had the Greatest rule while I was working for him with Kim, It was that if we were laughing, we paid him instead of him paying us for the day, and he almost caught us one day! My deepest condolences and know that you are not alone in your time of sadness. Many who knew your dad are thinking of you both and my prayers and thoughts are with you. We have not met, but your dad was #1 and I wanted to pass along my prayers to you both. Eva La Porte (Marbut)
Deborah Mayo
September 13, 2008
To My Uncle, My God Father, My Friend:
Things will never be the same for me now that you are gone. No matter where you were, one call and you were always right there for me, always. I will never forget your great smile and will miss your wonderful, long stories. Thanks to Kim for telling you she called me, I get comfort in knowing you were thinking of me when I was thinking of you. Thank you also for your great kids who called me too. I will always remember you and you will be in my heart forever.
Love You Uncle Bill....Debbie Mayo
Business Dinner
September 13, 2008
Bill and faithful employee Kim. It's almost time to break for dinner...there's just ONE more thing!
September 13, 2008
We're ALMOST caught up!
September 13, 2008
Steamed Clams......to start please
September 13, 2008
FRANK & CAROL SZEMPLINSKI
September 10, 2008
KAREN & CHILDREN, VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, OUR PRAYERS & BEST WISHES ARE WITH YOU & THE FAMILY, FRANK & CAROL SZEMPLINSKI & Z.
Christian and Annitra Bertrand
September 10, 2008
Karen, Michelle and Carianne
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Anthony Sapienza
September 10, 2008
To My Best Friend Bill,
I am so proud that you have shared your life with me and to have you share some of your favorite things:
Favorite Movie: The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight
Favorite TV Show: The Avengers (I remember how you told me that when you were a kid, you carried around an umbrella like John Steed so you might find your Emma Peel, and you did, with Karen)
Favorite Food: Tortellini Alla Panna (I wish I could make it for you today!!)
Favorite Drink (non alcoholic): Diet Black Cherry Soda
Favorite Real Drink: Johnny Walker
Favorite Comic Strip: Gasoline Alley
Bill’s Favorite Quote: “When I win the lottery, I’ll call all my friends and ask to borrow $1,000. Whoever don’t lend me the money will never know that I won!!”
I hope that you are doing one of the things you always wanted to do, sitting back and asking the simple question, “Mustard or Ketchup?”
There is no arbitration involved, you are in heaven.
With love and admiration from your son and brother,
Anthony
Your Friends Forever
September 8, 2008
Dearest Bill Jr. & Lorrie;
You may never understand why things happen, or when they do, or even the way they do, nonetheless, "it is, what it is". Sometimes there are no words to comfort following the loss of a parent, especially, the loss of a father as wonderful as yours. And sometimes it makes us wonder if there really is a God and if there is a God, why in the world would he bestow upon us a pain so intense that we question our own existence, and we pray for an answer, and when we are alone with no other company but our silence, we wonder, behind the shield of armour that we wear, if we can make it past the pain.
The only strength that I can give you is my silent promise that somehow, someway, your father will guide you both through this.
Remember this, when you feel the slightest brush upon your shoulder, or the gentle breeze upon your cheek, know it is your father, and he is there to guide you both.
And when your heart aches for his presence, and suddenly the pain subsides, know that it is because your father is standing beside you, giving you his strength.
Billy & Lorrie, stand tall, stand proud, through you, your father lives on.
Lisa & Lorrie
September 8, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of bill's passing. Even though we only knew bill for a short time, he was a kind, giving, generous man, and always made us laugh.we hope you are in a better place.Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Dave & Nadine
September 8, 2008
My husband and I adored Bill. He was always so kind and giving of himself and he was one of our favorite customers at The Wobbly Moose. He will be greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family. Rest in peace my dear sweet man.
Tory Carman (Larson)
September 8, 2008
Bill & Lorie-
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing, I just wanted to let you know that even over the years, you are still in our thoughts & Prayers. My parents Donna & George wanted me to let you know you both are in thier prayers also. God Bless
Russell Brthers jr
September 8, 2008
Bill, I still find it hard to believe you are gone .You will be greatly missed . It was a great pleasure to have you as my friend . Thank you for everything and for all the very special people you introduced me to ,who have also become my friends .I will miss you ,until we meet again my friend .
Dick and Louise Sherwood
September 7, 2008
Bill,
It was a honor to know you. Thank you for being so good to my son Steve. I know that he has a lot of repect for you. and so do we. It was also fun playing cards with you. I hope that you are playing cards up there right now. We know how much you loved playing. We'll miss you always. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
Patti Fitz-Gerald
September 7, 2008
A note from the heart of the Adirondacks. Bill Bowen - The best in the business! Bill was a "gentle giant"....a man who knew his job, and did it well, a man who helped (among others), many North Country residents to rebuild their homes and their lives, following property loss and disaster. Anyone who had the opportunity to know Bill, would tell you of his kindness and generosity, the ways in which he showed his appreciation for the things people did for him, his sense of humor, and his ability to tell stories. His was a life of hard work, and dedication, one whose life reached out to improve the lives of others. He was one of a kind, and will be greatly missed!
steven rudolph
September 7, 2008
Dear Wilber: we met 8 short years ago and somehow i feel like i have known you my whole life.You were like a second dad to me i have learned alot from you ,you were the most generous and kind man i have known. You will be greatly missed and forever loved, and i promise to always carry your spirit with me. love always putz.
maggie smith
September 7, 2008
Karen I can,t tell you how much Bill has meant to us ,we will miss him .Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He was a very special person.Maggie&joe
September 7, 2008
Wilbur,
Twenty years ago you came into our lives. You picked us up at our lowest and made us the luckiest people on earth. For that I will be forever thankful. You taught us how to laugh, cry, share, love, and be the best we could be!! Anyone can be a father but you showed us the true meaning of a dad!!!
Thank you for walking me down the isle on the happiest day of my life and making all of my dreams come true. Thank you for all of the laughs and tears. Thank you for waking us up with pots and pans in the morning with those memorable tunes you always sang!! My life is the way it is because of you!!! You will forever live in my heart and soul! We miss you so much. THANK YOU DADDY!!!
Until we meet again!! Love Always (143)
Carianne
September 7, 2008
"POPPY "
I wish we had more time together!! You were better than Santa. You will never know how special you were to all of us. Please know that every night I will look for you in the sky, for the brightest star up there will remind us of you smiling down on us. Enjoy your new freedom with no stress. no pain and all laughter and joy. You deserve it!!! You will always be a special part of me!! I will forever love you!!!
love and happiness always,
Izzabella
Frank Valenti
September 7, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I had no idea he was sick. Bill was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his entire family. Cousin, Frank
William J. Bowen
September 7, 2008
Dad you will always be with me, i will always miss you, and wish we could have done more together as father and son. Love Billy Joe.
Roberta & Carolyn Boyea
September 7, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Peter DeCicco
September 7, 2008
Karen I am so sorry for your loss he was part of my family growing up. I am heart broken
Peter
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