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for Richard Dowling
Daniel Bauer
May 22, 2020
Condolences and fond memories from the theater.
Kim & Brian (Dowling) Sliva
June 22, 2009
Thank you all for your comments about our father. They mean more than you will ever know. We miss him everyday and take comfort in the great and special times we had together. Thank you again.
Joyce Hrabusicky
June 6, 2009
Aunt Marlyn and girls,
I tried to send this message last week but apparently it got lost in cyber space. Aunt Veronica, mom and I send our sincere sympathy to you. We know what a great void you now have in your lives. He was a strong personality and so full of life. I think of us all when we were so young and the great times we had as a family, enjoying the times when the family from Ct came to visit Il. We all enjoyed seeing him at Diane's when we were visiting. All our love.
Jeff Wignall
June 3, 2009
Yvonne, I didn't find out until today that your father has passed away. I couldn't be more sad that the "Painless Dentist" is gone. It will be very hard to drive past his office and know that he's no longer there. Doc had his hands in my mouth on a regular basis for about 40 years (which meant a lot of the conversations were one sided--he had an unfair advantage!). I'll miss all those late afternoon visits and his great friendship. A lot of wisdom, humor and kindness was handed out in that office, along with the dentistry. It was Doc that insisted I get a lawyer before I signed a book contract and it was one of the best pieces of advice I ever got. Doc was a great man and a great friend and I think that everyone that went to his office looked forward to their visits--how many dentists can claim that? The dentistry was painless, his passing is not.
Linda Rivere
June 2, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich Haberberger
June 2, 2009
Uncle Dick was a great guy. I always admired him and even though we didn't get together much over the years, I will miss him. He was always kind to me and my family. I know firsthand he was a good dentist as well. I know his family will miss him even more. With admiration and my sincerest condolences.
Diane & John Paoletti
June 2, 2009
To all the people who have commented on here, I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks. I think I speak for everyone in our family when I say it is a very difficult time and reading these comments coming in from so many different people is comforting. From patients who have been seeing him for over 40 years, to friends from the Chilli Cook offs, to golfing partners, to friends from when we were little, to family members we just don't see enough of. I am very fortunate to have been able to get back to CT to see my Dad laid to rest, and I thank God for the time we got to spend with him in March. God was very gracious and merciful in His timing, and while my heart aches, I have found the peace that surpasses all understanding, resting in the promises of my Lord Jesus Christ. I look forward to the day when we are reunited. Thank you all again,
June 1, 2009
To the Dowling girls,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Take care..Linda, Katie and Missy
May 31, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy Doc was the greatest and we will surely miss him. Ron & Connie Dahlgren
May 30, 2009
A doer, one you can count on. A true friend will be dearly missed.
Chet Day
Mahopac, New York
sandy
May 29, 2009
So sorry to hear of Dr. Dowlings passing. I can remember attending Birdseye school many years ago and on my way home from school I would have a dentist appointment at his office on Woodend Rd. In those days my parents did not have dental insurance and what I remember most was that my dad would come to pick me up and giving the doctor a payment of probably about ten dollars. I guess Dr. Dowling understood that not all families could afford to have their teeth fixed but I know my dad was grateful for the way he could pay the bill. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen (Shea) and Bob Dully
May 29, 2009
Dear Diane, John and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Judi and Richie Omerza
May 29, 2009
Hey Doctor Dick,
We made alot of good memories oover the years that will last for ever. See you when we get there. Cheer to a good life from the "Chili Rat Pack". Don't worry, Yvonne can be our Executive Director of Operations. Love Always.
Dan and Janie Bauer
May 29, 2009
We were surprised and very saddened to learn that Doc has left us. He was a grand fellow who brought great warmth and merriment to all of us who were fortunate to have been around him. He was one of those wonderful people who kept us chili cooks coming out more for the camaraderie than for the competition, and he will be sorely missed. Our prayers go out to the family at this time of sorrow. May God give you comfort and keep you well.
Jerry & Patti Thomas
May 29, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of Doc's passing. Doc will be missed by many chili cooks and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Chuck & Kit Hoff
May 29, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about Doc's passing. We will miss his smiling face and gracious attitude. He was a great guy and friend and good chili cook. We were looking foreward to seeing him this June at the Delaware Valley Cookoff in NJ but we will now have to leave an empty seat at the bar. But we'll raise a toast to a wonderful friend and chili cook. "See you Doc". God Bless.
Ghon & Kim Eckley
May 29, 2009
Yvonne and the Dowling family-
Ghon and I have only known Doc for a few years - and we will cherish each memory. We'll miss him, his vodka, and his special chocolates at every chili cookoff.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe Harvey
May 29, 2009
It was a sad day when I heard of Doc's passing. He was a super guy to be around. The Doc will be greatly missed at chili contests, which not only gave him a lot of pleasure, but also the other cooks to have Doc there as a good friend and great competitor.
Tom Liptak
May 28, 2009
Kim, Yvonne, Nancy, Diane:
I really wish I could be with you all this weekend to tell you in person what a great guy your Dad was. In too many small ways to list here, he had a significant influence in my life growing up. I spent many, many hours in his company and I learned quite a bit from the way he carried himself and his "life lesson" stories. If I can use a well-worn phrase, he was one "cool cat."
It goes without saying that the way he treated my Dad and cared for him and my family during my father's illness will be remembered by my family forever.
I did make it a point to introduce my kids to Dick during the few times our paths crossed in Stratford. As I'm sure your own children realize, mine know that your father was regarded as a good man.
Anyhow, I'm sorry I couldn't be there to see you and tell you in person what I think of Dick. Know that the Liptaks of Buffalo are thinking good thoughts about you guys today.
Tom Liptak
Yvonne Condon
May 28, 2009
Thank you so much for being my "daddy". You have always made me proud and I am so grateful for our closeness. I will miss you deeply but I will be ok dad because I know I will feel you watching over me and you will continue to guide me. You gave so much of yourself that I am proud to walk in you footsteps. I wrapped my arms around you and you went home.....until we meet again....always feel that love.
I love you so much daddy, yvonne :o)
Johanna Loddo
May 28, 2009
Nick and I will miss Doc's smiling face. We feel priveleged to have known him and enjoyed sharing so many chili events with him!
John O'Connor
May 28, 2009
To the family of Doc and especially his daughter Yvonne, my deepest sympathy. I made many trips to his office for dental work, from walking up the steep stairs on Woodend Rd. to his last office. When ever I would call, he knew there was a problem. He would always be there to help me out. He was my dentist but he was also my friend and a gentleman. God bless him.
Jim Stoddard
May 28, 2009
Yvonne and family,
I pray that the love and comfort of God and your friends strengthen you through this difficult time.
God bless.
May 28, 2009
Doc Dowling supported both me and my chili cookoffs from the beginning. He is one of a kind and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. It won't be the same without him this year in Millville.
Allison Corson, Millville, New Jersey
Kathy and Michael Freedman
May 28, 2009
Words can not express the loss our hearts feel.
Doc was a great man and he inspired so many people.
He and his smile will be missed terribly.We will cherish the memories we have with D.D. forever.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Yvonne, and the Dowling family.
Kathy,Michael and the Freedman family
May 28, 2009
Yvonne, Barry, Scott and Sean,
Our thoughts are with you. I am sure your wonderful memories will bring you comfort during the dark days.I know your dad is so proud of all of you.
Love, Chris and Patti
Clarke & Barbara Cross
May 28, 2009
Yvonne: so sorry to read of the passing of your dad this morning. We will miss him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Dave Lorenz
May 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Doc's family and Yvonne. He will surely be missed at the chili cookoffs, I always looked forward to seeing Doc at any events we attended. May Doc be cooking at the big chili cookoff in the sky with so many other chili friends. God Bless. Cindy, Dave, and the Lorenz Family.
Mike & Retta Dowling
May 28, 2009
Kim, Yvonne, Nancy & Diane and family:
We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.
Jamie Joel Cody & Mary Grant
May 28, 2009
To Doc's Family: Please know that we love Doc Dowling dearly. We will miss him and he will forever be in our hearts; especially mine.
Giannina Howard
May 28, 2009
Dear Kim,
We are sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
May 28, 2009
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you over the passing of your father. He was a great man and a great chili cook. We will miss him dearly and he will always have a seat in my booth
Scott,Tracey,Bryan and Erin Navaroli
The "CHILI MEDIC"
Tracey & Scott Navaroli & family
May 28, 2009
We will miss you Doc. You were a mentor to Scott and we will never forget how much you inspired us to continue on the chili circuit. Our deepest sympathies to Yvonne and family. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Denise Hopkins
May 28, 2009
Kim, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm glad you were able to spend the last few days with him. We are thinking of you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jennifer Nystrom-Wargo
May 28, 2009
Yvonne & family,
I was very saddened by the news of your dad passing. He was a really nice guy. Always made me laugh when I came in the office with his childhood stories of me. I am sorry for the loss of a great guy!
Yvette & Joe Cardiello
May 28, 2009
Yvonne, Nancy & Family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a rare individual with his own views & attitude. Our thoughts & prayers are with him. We'll remember him always.
May 28, 2009
With our sincere sympathy. We will miss our dear friend.
Laurita and Charles DeSiena
Kim Cyr ( Sousa)
May 28, 2009
Yvonne,& Family, so sorry in the passing of your Dad, he was such a nice person, who had a great sense of humor, and i will miss him dearly. Going to the dentist will never be the same for me, i actually looked forward to going there, and seeing your dad, he always gave me a smile. You all will be remembered at this difficult time, i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, again sorry.
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