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John Dowhy Obituary

John Dowhy

AGE: 76 • Port Orange, Florida

John (Jack) Max Dowhy, of Port Orange, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Jack was born in Camden, NJ to his parents, John and Mary Dowhy.

After served his country in the U.S. Air Force he married Pat Finley. They were happily married for 47 years.

Jack is predeceased by his loving wife, Pat and his parents. He is survived by his sons: John (Diane) Dowhy and Jeffrey (Randi) Dowhy, their children, Makella and Patricia, his brother Bruce Dowhy and sister Ginger Dowhy.

There is a 'Celebration of Life' memorial service to be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, 10am at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sanford, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the names of Jack and Pat Dowhy to the Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida. http://sbacentralflorida.org

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Published by Courier Post on Nov. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Dowhy

27 Entries

Mike Crowley

December 2, 2015

Remenbering cousin Jack, in Cramer Hill when I was younger. My uncles would have a ho down in the kitchen. Abanjo,violin and accordian. Nice seeing Jack last year. Cousin Mike

November 19, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the news of Jack's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to the family at this difficult time.

Tim and Brenda Smith (Seabird Island)

John's Eulogy for his Father

John Dowhy

November 9, 2015

We are grateful to have had so many friends and family attend Dad's memorial service. Thank you all so much for being there.

brad williams

November 7, 2015

BROKE THE MOLD W/ JACK. TOO BAD.... THAT WAS A GREAT MOLD

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Rita Thimmes

November 6, 2015

RIP my dear friend Handsome Jack!!!! i will truly miss you!!! All my Love Rita

November 4, 2015

Jack was a great and wonderful friend to me and I will miss him terribly! Jack and I gave each other support during some very sad times and some happy times! He is finally with the love of his life, Pat! RIP Jack...Love you Much!..Priscilla

Don Speeney

November 4, 2015

Jack, always the lynchpin for communicating with friends. He is now with Pat, and I'm sure, both rest in peace.
My wife, Edna and I express deepest sympathy to family and Jack's special friend, Audrey, who we were pleased to meet at our last high school reunion.

Patricia McClure (widow of Patrick)

November 4, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family during this sad time.

Cynthia Scott

November 3, 2015

This is a first for me as I am kind of a computer idiot. I will miss my Uncle Jack more than anyone knows. As well as being my Uncle, he was a mentor in many ways. He taught me coin & stamp collecting, as well as fish-breeding and exploring nature. He was our family historian, carrying on the work after Aunt Pat passed. He was my go-to guy for so many things. I called him frequently, including the Monday night before he passed on Tuesday. I could write a book of the great things Aunt Pat & Uncle Jack have done for me! I am very fortunate to have had them for my Aunt & Uncle. All my love to cousin John & Diane, cousin Jeff & Randi and the daughters I will meet this weekend. See you soon. Cousin Cindy

Fred Kalt

November 3, 2015

Jack will be missed. May he rest in peace.

John (Jack) Lex

November 3, 2015

Jack and I have been friends since we formed The Strings in our junior year at Woodrow Wilson High School. Our appearance on Ted Mack was the highlight of The Strings brief existence, but he and I remained friends throughout the years, and occasionally got together with several other classmates for a "mini-reunion". Jack took Pat's passing very hard, and I hope they are now together again.

Ginger, Jack and Jack's two sons. Me in the middle

Dennis Dowhy

November 3, 2015

We are so lucky to meet Jack and his family on or trip to Florida. I remember the many guitar/banjo in the River Road house, as well as the fun with the family at Garrison Lake.

Joanne Adolf

November 2, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Jacks family and my dear friend Audrey. May time heal the pain and sorrow of your loss. RIP Jack.

John Howe

November 2, 2015

Jack will be missed. Some of my best childhood memories were in that backyard in Oaklyn. Handsome Jack Dowhy from Oaklyn N.J. Rest in Peace

John Howe

November 2, 2015

Good men are hard to find. Jack was one of the best, remembering 35 years ago that Jack was one of the funniest and fun Dads around Oaklyn N.J.

Mary E Hrbek

November 2, 2015

Death is the only stage of life where words fail us. I will miss the emails from Oldjakd... Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy and prayers.

Mary (McClure) Hrbek

Susan French/Perri

November 2, 2015

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing.I only met him once when he visited NJ with my sister and he seemed so sweet and kind. Prayers for you all and may God somehow comfort and give you peace at this sad time..

Audrey Bacino

November 2, 2015

As Jack's family knows, he and I were together 24/7 for the past 3 years, whether in person, in cyberspace or in thought. His loss is one I will never get over. May he rest in peace!

Sara "Sally" Herold Cardenas

November 2, 2015

Jack, you are my lifetime friend, I will keep you in my Prayers & Heart forever! I loved your sense of humor, I was Blessed to have you in my life for all these years! ....Rest in Peace with your Beloved Patricia! .....You are loved & missed by so many! ......May God Bless your Family & Friends during this difficult time! My Love & Prayer's are with all of you, Sally Herold Cardenas

Kathleen & Randy Maute

November 2, 2015

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Sean Duffy

November 1, 2015

I remember your dad making gold in your garage. Pretty smart dude..

Dorothy & Chet Calhoun

November 1, 2015

The memories come flooding back. The picnics, the camping trips, the family gatherings with all the music filling the air.....the list goes on. It was Jack, Bruce, and Ginger teaming up with the McClure kids, Mary, Sonny, Dorothy, Patrick, and Carole. The mischief we could get into was more fun than you can imagine. Especially going up to the attic and yelling down thru the vents to the cellar (that's what they called the basement in those days!). Jack was always the ringleader. Their backyard in Cramer Hill was magical. He was always welcoming to all who came in contact with him. Now all we have are memories of a loving human being. You are now home. Rest in peace. Dot (McClure) & Chet Calhoun.

November 1, 2015

Jack,
Will miss our joking around and your laugh. R.I.P. my friend, you will be missed.

Stan

Katie Hunter

November 1, 2015

Enjoyed the years of laughter and friendship. Will be missing you! RIP my friend!

Linda Baker

October 31, 2015

Jack was a special friend and neighbor who always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye for me. When I first moved to Seabird Island he made me feel welcome and I felt safer to have him next door because I knew he cared and was looking out for me. My favorite memory of Jack was when I was sick with the flu. He took it upon himself to go to the store and buy me Pepto Bismol and Maneschewitz wine, which, coincidentally was what my Mom and Dad gave me when I was young for my sick stomach. That was bittersweet and special to me. Seabird Island seems empty without him and his sweet little dog Casper passing by. They will both be missed and remembered fondly. Rest in peace, Handsome Jack.