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The Rt. Rev. Robert Rowley, Jr.
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The Rt. Rev. Robert Rowley, Jr. Obituary
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Laurie McGee
March 10, 2010
Dear Nancy--
Not sure if you are still checking this site or if you will remember me, but this is Laurie Morrow McGee....I was the flower girl in yours and Bob's wedding! My dad, Bob Morrow called me tonight to let me know that a friend of our from Erie tonight to tell him of Bob's death. Please accept deepest sympathies from our family. I will always remember Bob's kindness to me as a little girl and your hospitality to our family when we visited Hawaii! If you receive this, please email me if you have a moment as my mom and dad would like to send you a note...my email address is [email protected].
God bless you and your family...our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Laurie
Capt. Mike Brown, JAGC USN Ret.
February 20, 2010
Dear Rowley Family: I had the great fortune to know Bob in Navy JAG in the early 70's and in the early 80's in Honolulu after he had entered the priesthood. He was a wonderful man and i remember him fondly. I am saddened by his loss.
General Mike Dunlavey
February 12, 2010
What can I say? He was a giant among men and he was a true friend and comrade in arms and in God.
Gloria Knox
February 2, 2010
Nancy, Wally and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Bob was a great guy. We enjoyed knowing him, and his contributions to the law, his church and to the Erie Philharmonic were great.
Sincerely, Wally and Gloria Knox
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Steven Hagerman
January 26, 2010
May Bishop Rowley rest in peace and rise in glory. I served as a priest in the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania from 1986-1991 and had great appreciation for the deep, biblical, yet down to earth spirituality of Bishop Rowley. May his family find comfort in his legacy of love and service and knowing that he lives now with the Lord he knew and served so well.
Jane and Adam Trambley
January 25, 2010
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful man. His loss will be felt by many for a long time. May Bob rest in peace and rise in glory.
Marla M
January 23, 2010
Aloha Oe Dad Rowley. Until we meeet again...
Kirk & Charlotte Haas
January 22, 2010
We are very sorry to learn of Bob's death. We are grateful for his ministry and remember him fondly. You are in our prayers.
Bill & Heather Chase
January 21, 2010
Nancy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your grief be replaced with all the memories of life well lived. Love and prayers.
Jim & Charmaine Dungey
January 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
January 21, 2010
Karen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. What a wonderful legacy your father has left. God Bless, Jim, Becky and the boys
The Reinalda Family
January 21, 2010
Dear Karen, David, Kellie, David, Kendis and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Reverend Rowley was certainly an incredible man who will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Stephanie, Greg, Timothy, Laura and Ashley
January 20, 2010
Dear Nancy,Karen and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Bob's passing. May all the wonderful memories you shared sustain and comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Lou & Mel Butler
January 20, 2010
Karen, David andd family- Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your loved ones. Hold onto the wonderful memories of your father, he will be in your heart forever. Our deepest sympathies to you....Love,
Sue, Mick, Erin, Amanda and Casey Lucas
January 20, 2010
Dear Nancy, Karen and Dean;
My prayers abound for you all during the days and weeks ahead. Bob had such an impact on my earliest formation as a priest. I shall light the Ambry Candle in thanksgiving for his life and ministry.
Our love to you all,
Elizabeth, Kelly, Kelly and Kate
The Morse Crawford Family
January 20, 2010
Karen, your family is in our thoughts.
Linda and Mark
January 20, 2010
Dear Karen and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Although I didn't know him, he was obviously quite an accomplished man! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Adele Pettit and family
Doris Lundvall
January 20, 2010
Dear Karen & Family, I extend my deepest sympathies to you at this most difficult time. It is never the right time to have to say good-by to a family member. May all your memories help you in the coming. They can be a blessing. You are in my prayers.
Connie & Garth Hess
January 20, 2010
Nancy,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful life you and Bob shared! We will always think of him with a smile on his face. You have so many good memories!
Angie Albright
January 20, 2010
The Butler Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know you feel the emptiness of losing such a wonderful person, but remember he is never far from you. He will remain in your hearts forever.
With all our love to you and your family!
Angie, Tom, Tanner and Cate (Albright & McCarty Families)
Claire Chun
January 20, 2010
Karen and family,
It's been a long time since he was in Honolulu, but I remember Father Rowley just as he is pictured--smiling with a sunny disposition. He has touched so many lives in such a positive way. My condolences to you all.
Aloha,
Claire Chun
Chris Beall
January 20, 2010
Rowley Family:
Debbie and I were saddened to learn of Bob's untimely passing. Having met Bob, John and Jim at St. Vincent Prep in 1960, I've felt the Rowleys were a model American family. I consider Jim a brother and his family part of our family. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
January 20, 2010
Dear Karen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your fond memories of your father and grandfather provide comfort to you now and in the future. Although I did not have the good fortune of knowing him personally, it is obvious that he made a difference in so many lives.
With sincere sympathy,
Sara and Brandon Spangler
Leslie Coda
January 20, 2010
Nancy and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Bob. He was a source of strength to so many in times like this, that I hope your memories of love shared comfort you now and in the future.
Leslie Coda and John Pavlosky
Susan McChesney
January 20, 2010
Dear Rowley Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you on Bishop Rowleys passing. I work for the Erie City Mission and would sometimes call upon him for help to feed the less fortunate of our community, he was always so giving, and caring, and quick to respond.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan L. McChesney
Erie City Mission
Development Team
Deb Leverentz
January 20, 2010
Dear Karen and family,
I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. He led a very remarkable life. My sympathies to you all at this time.
January 19, 2010
To The Rowley Family
The McFadden family extends our deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all in this time of need.
The McFadden Family (Sally, Jim, Janet & Paul)
Nancy Wilson
January 19, 2010
Dear Karen, David and Children,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father and grandfather. God bless you in this difficult time.
January 19, 2010
Dear Rowley Family
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Bob was a wonderful person and an even better brother. Our prayers are with you.
Tom (SVP '64) and Linda Reddington
Monroeville, Pa.
MarthaJane & Mario Battaglia
January 19, 2010
Dear Rowley Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please know that we will keep Bob in our prayers, especially when we attend Mass each week at St. Vincent Basilica. We are glad we got to see Bob at the Masters in Augusta a few years ago. We will remember him always.
January 19, 2010
Nancy, We were deeply saddened by the news of Bobs death. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Love to you, Pat & Julie Hofmann
Terry Vorse
January 19, 2010
Dear Nancy and family,
I will always remember Bishop Rowley for all the help he gave me and my fellow members of Grace Church, Lake City. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. God Bless you and your family.
Terry Vorse
Grace Episcopal Church
Lake City, PA
January 19, 2010
Dear Rowley Family...Our prayers and thoughts are with you...God bless a great St. Vincent Prepster and member of it's Hall of Fame...Our Sympathies...Bob(SVP'64) and Rosalie Kasperik, Derry, Pennsylvania
Kim Cregan
January 19, 2010
Dear Karen and family,
Our prayers are with you! I have memories of your Dad at football games and the Rev's game we went to. He always had a friendly smile for me!
Gilda Rivero
January 19, 2010
To Jim and his entire family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy Vota
January 19, 2010
Dear Nancy & Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Strong Vincent High School Class of 1959.
Cabell Tennis
January 19, 2010
Nancy, Hyde and I are deeply sadden by Bob's untimely death. May God be with you in the days and months ahead as you live on with the memories of your life together.
Cabby
Art Leopold
January 19, 2010
To Robert's family and friends,
Although extremely smart, gifted and esteemed, as a citizen of the world, Bob was selflessly giving and a friend, loving to all he met. We are all much richer for knowing him, he will never be replaced. My sympathies to his family.
Liz Leaman
January 19, 2010
Being an usher for the York Revolution has given me the opportunity to meet some very nice people. Bob was one of them. He was quiet and reserved, but had a great sense of humor. Section 15 will never be the same. I will miss him.
Please accept my condolences.
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