Maryann M. Dowd

1939 - 2013

Maryann M. Dowd obituary, 1939-2013

Maryann M. Dowd

1939 - 2013

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

Maryann Dowd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2013.
Maryann M. Dowd, 73, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on April 29, 2013. Maryann was born on September 25, 1939 in Yonkers, NY. Maryann was most proud of her family, her husband Joseph Dowd of 51 years, with whom she recently renewed their marriage vows, and takes pride in her children Tim Dowd, Jamie Dowd, and Susan Dowd Mangan.

She will be missed by her grandchildren Lauren, Ryan, Lindsay, Aedan, Isabella, and Ayla. Maryann is also survived by her sisters Patricia Mandarano of New Rochelle, NY and Victoria West from Rochester, NY.

Maryann was a great gourmet chef, and an avid dancer. She loved to horseback ride with her daughter, attended all her children's sporting activities and just spending quality time with her family. Family will receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 10am, at St. Anthony's Church followed by interment at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

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May 2, 2013

Thomas Dowd posted to the memorial.

May 1, 2013

Diana Imlay posted to the memorial.

May 1, 2013

Sylvia & Carl RInne posted to the memorial.

Thomas Dowd

May 2, 2013

To My Cousin Joseph and Family,
You are in my prayers.

Diana Imlay

May 1, 2013

Susan,Chris,and family, my deepest sympathy with the loss of your Mom. May God be with you and keep you; your Mom is with Him and she is at peace and is as beautiful as ever! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. Love you, Diana

Sylvia & Carl RInne

May 1, 2013

We are at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.

May 1, 2013

So sorry to hear about your mom. My families thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Marie Gallucci

May 1, 2013

Dear Dowd Family, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May Family, Friends & God's Love bring you comfort. With my deepest sympathy, Florence (Elsa & Ryan) Neubauer

Amy Hunt

May 1, 2013

My thoughts are with the Dowd family as they say goodbye to a lovely woman.
With Sympathy, Amy Hunt

May 1, 2013

May the family experience God's comfort during this difficult time.
Psalm 147:3.

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