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ROBERT OWEN Obituary

OWEN, ROBERT G.Robert G. Owen, Organist and Choirmaster Emeritus of Christ Church, Bronxville, NY, died on Wednesday, February 2 in Bronxville. A recognized national and international organist, esteemed by his professional colleagues and loved by his parish, he provided unparalleled leadership in establishing a tradition of great music at Christ Church. Mr. Owen was a longtime member of the St. Wilfred Club, the NYC Chapter of the AGO, and founder and life member of the Westchester Chapter of the AGO. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia; his son, Christopher; his daughter, Patricia Taylor; and his grandchildren: Sarah, Timothy, William and Scott. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 8 at Christ Church. Calling hours are 1-3 and 6-8 pm on Monday, February 7 in the Christ Church Undercroft. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert G. Owen Music Fund, Christ Church, 17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville, NY 10708.

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Published by The Journal News on Feb. 5, 2005.

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neva dione Sparks

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I was blessed to be your strident and saddened by your leavetaking: may the angels receive you into paradis, Memory Eternal!

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