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Jerome Bowers Obituary
AGE: 77 • South Bound Brook
Jerome T. Bowers, 77, died Friday, August 1, 2014, at his home with his family at his side. Born in Minersville, PA., he was the son of Abel and Helen (Walasavage) Bowers. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He had resided in South Bound Brook since 1960.
Jerry retired in 2000 as a Foreman at Mobil Chemical Co., Edison, after 28 years with the company. In 1971, he joined South Bound Brook Fire Co. No. 1, becoming Chief in 1982, then served until the present as Engineer. He was a member of Carroll DuPree Post No. 363, American Legion. He was a Communicant of Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, South Bound Brook. In retirement he enjoyed playing sports, especially softball, golf, travel, family and friends. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers football, Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, and Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fan.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Taglieri Bowers; his children, Christine (Mark) Bean of Decatur, GA, Steven (Laura Sargent) Bowers of Hillsborough, Jerome T. Bowers, Jr., of Woodbridge, VA; his sister, Lorraine Ostrowski of Minersville; his beloved granddaughter, Emily Whiting Bowers.
Funeral services will be 9:15 A.M. Monday, August 4, at Hagan - Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook, followed by a 10:00 A.M. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Entombment will be at Resurrection Burial Park, Piscataway. Friends will be received at the funeral home 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 P.M. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, 110 West End Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, or South Bound Brook Fire Co. No. 1, 83 Edgewood Terrace, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Bowers
6 Entries
Lisa Bove
August 6, 2014
Dear Jerry and family,
so sorry for your loss.
sincerely, Lisa
Ginny Bogan
August 4, 2014
Jerry has been a part of my life the entire time I was associated with SBBFD. He will be deeply missed.
Ann Fives
August 4, 2014
So very sorry for your loss.
Barbara Malone
August 3, 2014
It's hard to imagine a world without my "twin." So sorry for your loss, Mary and family. Even though we claimed to be twins, Jerry was one of a kind.
Bob & Linda Mraz
August 3, 2014
Dearest Mary, Christine Steven & Jerry Jr.,
Our Deepest sympathies for the loss of your Husband and Dad, We have been reminiscing of all the fun times growing up in South Bound Brook,with your family. May your keep your loving memories close at heart to get you through this tough time. We wish there were not so many miles at this time of sorrow between us. You are in our thoughts and prayers..
Mary Lou & Bill Peters
August 2, 2014
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Christine, Steven, Jerry and all their family in the loss of our dear friend, Jerry. We will especially miss his humor, always bringing a smile to everyone that knew him. The memories of our funfilled vacations to Alaska, Vegas and yearly Wilwood excursions will live long in our minds. R.I.P Jer..
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