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John Rowan Obituary

Of Arlington June 1. Beloved husband of Margaret M. (Harrington) Rowan. Father of Rev. John M. Rowan, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, Quincy, Margaret A. Rowan, of Waltham, Robert W. & his wife Susan Rowan of Canton. Grandfather of Bradley & Mary Rowan of Canton. Brother of Anna DiBiase of Somerville & the late Louise O'Brien, Mary Rowan, Irene Arsenault & Eleanor Cravott. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Wednesday morning at 9:00 followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 in St. Eulalia Church, Winchester. Interment to follow St. Patrick Cemetery, Watertown. Visiting at the DeVito Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to St. Mary's Church, 115 Crescent St., Quincy, MA 02169

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2007.

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Edward Leahy

June 13, 2007

To John Rowan, Priest. May your father, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Eddie and Marie Leahy from Port Orange in the state of Flawrida. With love.

RICHARD GERBRANDS

June 3, 2007

Peggy- Sorry to hear about John --My dearest thoughts are with you and the kids-Take care -love Dick

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