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James Cowan Obituary

James W. Cowan Jr., 87, of Vineland died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Inspira Hospicecare Inc., Bridgeton. Born in Woodbury, he moved to Vineland in 1963 from Salem.

He was a land surveyor for the city of Vineland for 30 years and, after retirement in 1986, he continued as a self-employed land surveyor. James was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. He enjoyed playing golf and telling jokes and stories. James also was an avid reader and a Civil War buff.

He was predeceased by his parents, James W. Cowan Sr. and Helen (Wicks); and brother-in-law, William Greenawalt.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elaine (Bergamo) Cowan of Vineland; two sons, James P. Cowan of Vineland, and Timothy M. Cowan and wife Susan Parish of Sudbury, Mass.; one daughter, Helen Cowan Margiotti and husband Dominic of Vineland; two grandchildren, Claire and Mara Parish Cowan; one sister, Virginia Greenawalt of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Isidore's Church, Vineland. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Vineland. Friends will be received on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, and again on Thursday morning at the CHURCH from 10 to 11 a.m. Please visit dlfuneral.com to send condolences to the family.

Published by The Daily Journal from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2013.
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Jim, so sorry for your loss my friend. my dad passed just a few weeks earlier on july 12 so I know what your going through. all the best buddy

craig glennon

August 13, 2013

Jim and family, sorry for loss.

Andrew Simione

August 2, 2013

Jim was a fine professional. He was a finer person. I was privileged to know him. My condolences to the family.

Bill Rafferty

August 1, 2013

To Helen & Dominic and their family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father, James. May he rest in peace.

Trustees of the Vineland Library

July 30, 2013

I met Jim when I started my career with the City in March of 1978. I was immediately drawn to his great sense of humor and love of history. He took me under his wing and patiently taught me the ins and outs of surveying and also the art of printing in a clear and concise manner. I soon stated working with him each Saturday and always felt like an extended member of the family. Everyone would gather around the dining room table for lunch and laughter was as prevalant as the food.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Elaine and his children at this time. His smile and wit cannot be replaced but hopefully all the fond memories will carry them through this difficult time.

Greg

Greg Henderson

July 30, 2013

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