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James R. McGowan

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James J. Terry Funeral Home - Downington

736 E Lancaster Ave

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

James McGowan Obituary

James R. “Jim” McGowan, 70, of Exton, passed away Feb. 19, 2022. Surviving is wife Cynthia (Petruzzello); siblings Thomas E. (Mary Kate), Anne Gallagher (Daniel); son Michael J. (Michelle), son Matthew J. (Cristina), daughter Mary C. Poth (Matthew) and three nieces. Preceded in death by parents Raymond J. and Catharine McGowan, and sister Anita McGowan. Visitation will be held Thurs. Feb. 24th from 5-7 PM at James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Mass of Christian Burial will be Fri., Feb. 25th at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. To view the full obituary, please visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2022.

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Rob and Carol Jones

April 4, 2022

Cynthia and family. Rob and I are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We just saw Cherie and she told. Our hearts are heavy and our prayer is for GOD to carry through this difficult time. Sincerely The Jones. Used to be in 305.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

James J. Terry Funeral Home - Downington

736 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Joseph Church

332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA

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736 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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