James Joseph Dowling

James Joseph Dowling obituary, Hatboro, PA

James Joseph Dowling

James Dowling Obituary

Published by Decker-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 8, 2021.
James Joseph Dowling of Hatboro, Pa., passed away Monday March, 8, 2021 at his home. He was 76 years old. Born in Phila., he was the son of the late Mary (nee Kennedy) Dowling. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Gorman) Dowling and loving father of James (Eileen), Mary Kate, Erin and the late Sean Dowling. He was the brother of Rosemarie Thomer, Joseph Dowling, Thomas Dowling and the late Maureen Geraghty. Also surviving are his 3 grandchildren, Colin, Kyle and Ali Dowling. James was an active member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church, Warminster. Relatives and friends will be received Monday March 15, 2021 after 11:00 AM until time of his Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon in Nativity Of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Rd., Warminster. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to either St. John's Hospice, saintjohnshospice.org or Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers Missionaries, donate.maryknoll.org in Jame's memory. Arrangements by The Decker/Givnish Life Celebration Home, Warminster

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rita lackner

March 10, 2021

Jim will always be remembered as the kind and gentle man he was. Praying that God gives you comfort and peace. Love, Bob & Rita

joanne forrest

March 10, 2021

I have heard only the very best of this good man. My most sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for you all. Joanne M. Forrest

rita lackner

March 13, 2021

Jim will be missed for the kind and gentle man he always was. May God comfort you and give you peace
Love, Bob & Rita

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Josseph Farley

March 11, 2021

Pat and I are so very sorry for you lose.

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