Photo courtesy of Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc.
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Roy Bowen, 74, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 28th, 2017. He died of natural causes. Roy was the owner of Bowen's Barber Shop for over 20yrs. He was the heart and soul of the barber shop. He had an uncanny ability to touch everyone around him with his sense of humor,...
Read MoreI am so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. We have lost touch over the years, but he was often thought of. My condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Mustello
Barbara Mustello
July 25, 2017 | Ocean Gate, NJ | Friend
Ready in peace to my friend Roy
Rich Brunetti
July 09, 2017 | University Park, FL | Friend
I was so sad to hear this news upon returning from vacation. I extend my prayers and condolences to his family and his extended family at the barbershop. Such a nice man, caring and genuine. I will miss him greatly.
Patrick Gilbride
July 06, 2017 | Yardley, PA | Friend
Man, gonna miss you buddie if it wasent for you and Linda don't know where I'd be in life. Thanks for everything
Vincent Toscano
July 05, 2017 | Bensalem | Coworker
To The Bowen Family, We were deeply sadden to read of Roy's death. He will certainly be missed on my visits to the shop. May it be of some comfort in knowing others are thinking and remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Our Sincere Sympathy, Jim & Ann Casey
Jim Casey
July 05, 2017 | Newtown, PA | Acquaintance
Citizens Bank Park, 7/4/17. Sectiion 114, Row 33, Seat 1. Roy's seat at the ballpark for many years. My brother and I had seats 4&5. Spent many hours chattingwith Roy. He was a good guy.
Our deepest condolences to the Bowen Family.
Bob and Ed Cabnet
July 05, 2017 | Lewes, DE | Acquaintance
Roy was a daily fixture in the barber shop. It is sort of strange getting a haircut without him there.
Mark DeLuca
July 05, 2017 | PA | Friend
I was part of Roy's Philadelphia Phillies Family as my brother Bob and I sat next to him in section 114 row 33 at Citizen Bank Park. We enjoyed Roy's stories and shared some great times together. A game would never be official until Roy had his ice cream in a Phillies souvenir helmet. My thought and prayers go out to the family. Ed Cabnet , Sicklerville NJ
Edward Cabnet
July 05, 2017 | Gloucester Township, NJ | Friend
Roy was a Newtown institution. He wasn't just the owner of a barbershop, he was a friend. I started to go to Bowen's after Harry's (on State Street) closed in the early 1990s. It took one visit to know that I would be a regular. I loved visiting to talk to Roy about sports (especially his beloved Phillies), about his trips to Florida, about his family. And when my youngest son (Chris) was born, I took him with me and marveled at the two of them talking nonstop throughout the haircut. He was...
Eugene Kiely
July 05, 2017 | Newtown, PA | Acquaintance
