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Neil Sowden Obituary
Age 79 on Thursday, May 12, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer, of Pittsburgh/Phoenix. Former husband of Janet Sowden; father of Karen Brooks, Nadya Wirlo, Barbara Davis and Jennifer Ober; grandfather of Brittany, Hanna, Andrew, Constantyn, Christian, and Jackson; brother of Mary, Midge, Lucille and Fred. Friends will be received Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bock Funeral Home, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA, where a memorial service will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shaler VFW Post 9199. Send memories and condolences by visiting www.obits.azcentral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Sowden
Mark Giese
May 17, 2011
Neal was a mentor and friend for many years at AZ State Fund. His love for life and friends will be missed, but never forgotten....My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
May 17, 2011
I worked with Neil for 25 years at the State Fund. I remember his as a kind and generous person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. We will all miss him.
Sondra Davis
Theresa Morgan
May 16, 2011
I worked with Neil for many years at the State Fund. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Champagne
May 15, 2011
I worked alongside Neil for a number of years in the Phoenix District Office at State Fund. My prayers go out to the family members.
May 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are we you. We are going to miss him.
From his AZ family and friends at Gallaghers.
Carol McQueary
May 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Neil was such a wonderful person. It was a privilege to have worked with him at State Fund.
Jenny
May 14, 2011
Going to miss you!!!
I love you always.
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