Charles M. McGowan | 1947 - 2019 | Obituary

Charles M. McGowan

Calling Hours
Friday, Oct 11, 2019
9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, Oct 11, 2019
11:00 AM

Charles M. McGowan

January 23, 1947 - October 7, 2019

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Charles M. McGowan, 72, of the Narragansett area, passed away October 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Eugenia V. (Borys) McGowan.

Mr. McGowan was a 1965 graduate of La Salle Academy. He was a life-long lobsterman in Galilee and had worked on boats most of his life.  One of his passions was raising Doberman Pinschers.  He was an avid reader and surfed up until his 50’s.  He was a diehard New York Giants, Yankees and Boston Celtics fan; loved to make gourmet meals and always had a great garden.  He was exceptionally proud of his niece.

He is survived by his beloved family; sister, Maria T. McGowan (Machado) and her husband Charles Machado and niece, Mary Catherine Machado.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 11th at 11:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich.  Calling hours will be prior to the Mass 9-10:30am at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.    

SERVICES
Calling Hours

Friday, October 11, 2019
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Hill Funeral Home
822 MAIN ST
EAST GREENWICH, Rhode Island 02818

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, October 11, 2019
11:00 AM

Our Lady of Mercy Church
65 Third St.
East Greenwich, RI 02818

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