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William Dowd Obituary
Son of the late John J. Dowd, Jr., and grandson of the late John J. Dowd and Rhetta Butler, he is survived by his mother, Helen M. Dowd of Trenton, his fiancee Diane Capone of Florida, a son, William Anthony of Princeton, four sisters and brother-in-laws Helen Phyllis and Norris Williams of Ewing, Kathleen and Mack Sweetman of Largo, FL, JoAnn and Andrew Weed of Orlando, FL and Audrey Krause of Trenton, and a brother John J. Dowd, III of Trenton, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002 at the Ewing PBA Hall, 10 Chief William Forst Lane, West Trenton, NJ. The service time will be announced later.
Arrangements are being handled by the Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home in St. Augustine.
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Ricky Schiel
October 9, 2024
So many memories...
Time it was, and what a time it was, it was
A time of innocence, A time of confidences
Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph
Preserve your memories; They're all that's left you...
jeannie lang
December 9, 2002
Phyllis (Helen) Williams and Family
Please except my very deepest condolences on the loss of your youngest brother, Billy!
I know he meant so much to you!
always, your friend, Jeannie Lang
JOE ZOOK
December 1, 2002
MY SYMPATHIES TO THE DOWD FAMILY, ANGIE AND WILLIAM ANTHONY, AND DIANE. WHAT CAN I SAY? SO MANY FUN TIMES. BILLY KEPT US WORKIN'. WE'LL MISS "WEE DEE"-SO SAD AND SO GLAD WE HAD A "GET TOGETHER JULY 2001 !! REST IN PEACE, BUDDY.
Butch Tolle
December 1, 2002
A 16 year old kid pumping gas on Parkside Ave. to the owner of Billy D's Rummer, you had a interesting life. Keep a cold one on ice until we meet again.
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Rose / Alan Abbott
November 30, 2002
Uncle Billy,
I will always remember you as a hero in New Jersey, plus the good family times we had together. Rest in Peace.
Phyllis Williams
November 29, 2002
There is no more pain - rest easy little brother.
love, Phyllis
Brian Hill
November 29, 2002
Many is the time these words were said at the Rumrunner..."You don't have to go home you just can't stay here!" no one ever wanted to leave...Be well have a good journey
Harry Chapman
November 23, 2002
An Angel was overheard saying "Billy Dee Is in the house"
Grace Caponi (Orlik)
November 23, 2002
We lived in the same town. I moved here in 90. Didn't know that you were here. Worked at St. Francis Lab in the early 70's.
To my former dance partner, may you rest in peace!
Noreen Devlin
November 22, 2002
Billy D and The Rum Runner - two names that will always bring a smile to my face. May you rest in peace.
bob purcell
November 21, 2002
billy, you are in our thoughts . bob and debbie purcell
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