JULIE-MCGOWAN-Obituary

JULIE ANN MCGOWAN

New York, New York

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McGOWAN-- Julie Ann, 53. Julie McGowan, of New York City, passed away Saturday, April 28, at age 53. She had a distinguished career in magazine publishing. In her most recent post she was Senior Vice President & Publisher of Travel + Leisure magazine. For 11 years before that she served as...

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Julie was an extraordinary young adult when I knew her, Had always hoped to re-connect and sorry our paths never had a chance to cross again. I wish her eternal peace and hope she is smiling on everyone who knew and cared about her.

Sending Julie and her family and friends my prayers. I will always remember her as a poised, sophisticated hard-working woman. She was such a guiding light to all of us at TED,Inc.. Your wit and wisdom will be missed. JULIE!

Memories of music and laughter together back when. Julie was smart, kind, funny, beautiful and a good friend - I am very sorry to learn of her death.

A wonderful person whom will be so very missed. Her wit carried a conversation, a room. Julie we know that wherever you are, you are captivating everyone, as you did us.

What devastatingly sad news. I fondly remember my years with Julie at the reinvention of Details: we stressed, laughed, cried, got angry, but ultimately found joy in giving birth to something new together. I know she'll be missed by all whose paths she crossed.

She was my very dear, captivating friend.

I remember Julie as a dynamic, intelligent woman with an enormous capacity for laughter. I am grateful for her helping launch my career. She was a delight and will be missed.

I lost touch with you years ago, sadly, but will always have fond memories of the times I spent with you, Bob Sherry and Katie Lind. That was a great weekend in Cape Cod one summer...Your smile and sharp wit were amazing.

John Rountree

Years ago I worked at Food & Wine. Not for long but I do remember Julie as my boss. Intimidating sometimes, but also funny, smart, stylish and poised. I remember that red pen on correspondence, great shoes and a passion for books. Her correcting me -"we don't say, 'bon appetit!' - we say, 'enjoy your food and wine!'". And her point of view on the misuse of the word "incredible".

Julie's had high standards so a compliment was truly a compliment and I've never forgotten the ones...