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David BOWDEN Obituary

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David Arthur, of Tenafly, on June 28, 2014. Beloved son of Arthur and Maria (nee Rosati). Loving brother of Allie. Devoted grandson of Gloria Rosati and honorary grandson of Alice Hanley. Dear nephew of Susan Blackburn, Patricia and Peter Kruse, Irene Landolfi, Jack and Lucy Bowden and Steve Bowden. Also survived by numerous cousins up and down the East Coast. David was a graduate of Tenafly High School and attended the University of Rhode Island. Visitation at the Barrett Funeral Home 148 Dean Drive Tenafly on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 AM Mt. Carmel R.C. Church Tenafly. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Advanced Health and Education 3 Corbett Way Eatontown, NJ 07724.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Jul. 1, 2014.

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Maryann Malik

July 22, 2014

Dear Maria, Arty and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Wishing God's blessing on you for strength especially during these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maryann

July 7, 2014

Dear Maria & Arty,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You've been in our hearts and thoughts since we learned about it. We are very sorry we missed the services - we only just learned about them or we would have been there to extend our sympathy and support to all of you in person. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and to everyone in the Bowden and Rosati families.

Much love and sympathy,
Tina & Tommy Montone xoxoxo

July 7, 2014

Most of us at the High School just learned today of David's passing. How deeply saddened we are to have lost such a lovely young man. Our hearts go out to all of you. You are in my prayers.
Jean Rohrbeck (Mrs. R)

Lori Hampson

July 2, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. David was a student in my American Lit class many years ago, and I will always remember his smile and sense of humor. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Lori Hampson

Anna and Bob Cominos

July 2, 2014

Dear Maria and family - we are so heart broken to hear of your loss. After we moved away, David always kept in touch with our son Peter. We will always remember the good times our children had together. We feel the pain that you are in and send our deepest sympathies in this very sad time. We will miss David dearly.

July 1, 2014

Maria, I can only imagine the unbearable pain you must be experiencing. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family at this time. Eileen Pantaleo Lanza

Pat and Bernie Vitti

July 1, 2014

Maria---Because you've lit so many lives with joy, love, laughter and kindness I know God will light the way for you Artie and Allison through this time ---

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Funeral services provided by:

Barrett Leber Funeral Home - Tenafly

148 Dean Dr, Tenafly, NJ 07670

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