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Patrick Bowdy Obituary
Milton - Patrick "Fixit" Bowdy, 71, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in the UVM Medical Center in Burlington following a short fight with Pancreatic Cancer brought about by his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam.
Pat was born April 7, 1947 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Lewis and Yolanda Luisi Bowdy. He was a graduate of McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida.
Pat was a very proud member of The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), and thoroughly enjoyed all the rides he participated in, both with his Chapter 26-2, and any other Veterans Ride. Pat was a very talented mechanic and all around handyman and would always be happy to help anyone who needed it, hence his CVMA name, "FIXIT".
On May 21, 1983 he married Donna Little in Tampa, Florida.
Pat is survived by his wife, Donna of Milton; his children, Kenneth Duffel (Heidi) of Dover, NH, Kimberly Duffel (Damon) of Fairfield and Patricia Bowdy Bahic (Naren) of Milton; Five grandchildren, Anthony and Trevor Hatfield, Carrigan and William Duffel and Aidin Bahic; his sister, Sharon Danver of Pembroke Pines, Florida and his nephew, Gregory Danver of Plantation, FL and many dear friends.
Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 5 to 7 pm in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton.
A committal service with full military honors will be held in the spring at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to: CVMA 26-2, 14 Clifford Drive Unit 102, Milton, VT 05468.
Online condolences may be at www.minorfh.com.
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Cliff Jestings
February 15, 2021
Remembering Pat and our CVMA days riding in the breeze. Hopefully he has found Mike Pendriss and they are still riding together.
john and Peggy warwick
March 7, 2019
It is always sad when someone passes so young.
I worked with Pat for many years at Ko-pack and then KPG. As a fellow Vietnam veteran it was Pat who convinced me that my diabetes was probably Agent Orange connected, and for that I am thankful.
I was always amazed at his ability to figure out a solution to any broken machine. If he wasn't fixing something he was talking about his family, his motorcycle, or where we were going for lunch.
My thoughts are with his family with whom I know will miss him greatly.
Gordy, Peg, and Jeff Gilbert/ Class Centre Storage
February 25, 2019
Pat was such a nice man. We will miss him. Donna, accept our deepest condolences, and know that you are all in our thoughts.
Peggy Pendriss
February 23, 2019
We have lost a kind and compassionate soul who was so supportive at my time of need. So sad for Pat's family having lost such a wonderful man. Thru the grace of God, may all our paths cross again.
February 23, 2019
Our condolences to your family. A fellow Combat Vet that shared many an enjoyable ride together. Blessed be the peacemakers for their's will be the kingdom of Heaven.
February 23, 2019
He was a fellow Vietnam Veteran. I had many enjoyable years riding with him in the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. RIP Fixit and give a shout out to Mike Pendriss for me. Till we meet again in Harley Heaven. Slow hand salute brother.
February 22, 2019
Our condolences to your family. We hope that the beautiful memeories of your dear loved one helps you cope during this hard time. John 6:40
Peggy Pendriss
February 22, 2019
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
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