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Lillian Dowling Obituary
in 2007 by her husband, Thomas
J. Dowling; sisters, Dorothy
Hrubes, Edna Malina (husband Joseph), Barbara Mueller (husband John); brothers, John W.
Hrubes Jr. (wife Joyce), Robert,
Allen, Donald (wife Antoinette
"Nettie"), and Ronald (wife
Barbara). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews, her quilting buddies from Great South Bay Quilters, her wonderful priceless aides Clarissa and Gail, wonderful neighbor Pete Marx, and the entire Postupack Family. Visiting will be Friday from 3-7pm at the Overton Funeral Home Inc, 172 Main Street in Islip. A religious service will be celebrated Friday evening. Interment will be Saturday morning at Oakwood Cemetery in Bay Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.
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Ruth Sundstrom
September 20, 2025
Know that you are loved at this time of loss, you will meet again
Lori Wagner Kulczycki
September 18, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. A beautiful lady has graced the Heavens.
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