Matthew J. Bowden

Matthew J. Bowden obituary

Matthew J. Bowden

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Matthew Bowden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home - Ridgewood on Dec. 18, 2025.
Matthew Bowden, born February 22, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 18th, 2025. He was 86.

He is survived by his wife Marion (84), 2 children, Melissa (60) and Michael (55). He also had 3 grandchildren; Anthony (24), Stephanie (23), and Michelle (20).

You could always find him watching his Yankees on tv or gardening outside. In his younger days, he and his wife were avid dancers.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 21st from 2-4pm at C.C.VanEmburgh Funeral Home, followed by a prayer service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

C.C.Van Emburgh

306 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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