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SAMUEL DOWD Obituary

DOWD, Samuel "Sam" Died at Norwood Hospital on January 8, 2020 at 42 years old. Sam was the beloved son of Henry G. Dowd, Jr. and Cynthia J. (Pratt) Dowd, and he was the greatest dad to Lilly Hanna Dowd and Jacob Brumit Dowd. He is survived by the mother of his children, Jennifer Dowd. He also is leaving behind his brother Nick Dowd and his wife Shannon, and his sister Emily (Dowd) Callahan and her husband Brian and their children, Owen and Graham Callahan. There are also many, many friends and a large extended family who will miss him terribly. A Funeral Service will be celebrated for Sam at the Dover Church, 17 Springdale Ave., Dover, MA 02030 on Wed., Jan 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Visiting Hours will be the evening before, Tues., Jan 14, 2020 at Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home, 90 Curve St., MILLIS, MA 02054, from 4 PM until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance dbaliance.org/about/

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 10 to Jan. 12, 2020.

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Marylynn

January 4, 2023

Still miss my fav neighbor and also a good friend

Marcia Tangerini

March 31, 2020

David and I just learned, today, of Sam's passing.

I wish I had some words to offer you, that might comfort you. It's so impossible to contrive. I am praying that God will soothe you through this heart break. I send you our love, and also from David, Liz, Ethan and Nathaniel. I will never forget Sam, and I pray that there will someday be, "...a merry meeting in Heaven," as Thomas More once said. God bless and keep you.

Kathryn Blackwood

January 17, 2020

My heart is with you Henry.

January 16, 2020

I hadn't seen Sam in many years since we played together in the Needham Men's softball league. I will always have memories of his wide smile and his competitive nature about him while playing softball and baseball growing up. Rest in peace Sam.

Chris Fickeisen

Don Cannon

January 15, 2020

I was so sorry to hear the news about Sam. I can only imagine your pain. Just too young and too fine a person for this. I have nothing but fond memories of soccer dinners at your house, the love and support of your family always. I have so much respect for you, Cindy, as a teacher at MCC and a you, Emily, as the star teacher at Wheelock and one of my all time favorite students and soccer players. My sincere condolences. DC

Pat Maki

January 15, 2020

I'll miss Sam. I always enjoyed talking about music with him. My deepest condolences to family.

Larry Pace

January 14, 2020

To Sam's children & Parents, We are so sorry for your loss. Sam will greatly be missed. He truly had a big heart and always had a smile for everyone.

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Jason Cannata

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a loved one

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MWRA 2018 Extraordinary Service Award

David Gottshall

January 13, 2020

We will never forget you Coach Sam

January 11, 2020

Marylynn Disciullo

January 11, 2020

Best neighbor And friend. Loved cooking for the neighborhood kids

Christine and joe Sullivan

January 11, 2020

You will be missed Sam!

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14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home

90 Curve St., MILLIS, MA

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15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Dover Church

17 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA

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