LeRoy Franz Bowen Jr.

LeRoy Franz Bowen Jr.

LeRoy Franz Bowen Jr. 78, called to home on December 19th, 2020, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

LeRoy was born to the late LeRoy Bowen Sr. and Marion Jenkins-Bowen, a Health Care Technician and a Health Care Nurse respectively, in New York, New York on June 12,1942. He was immersed in the Catholic community that would be his lifelong support from an early age. He was a graduate of Ossining High School class of 1960. He studied at Clark College class of 1962. Retired from IBM in 1992 after 23 years as a Computer Technician. LeRoy then pursued a career in health care as a nurse.

LeRoy was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his best friend, Judith Spinner, on November 22, 1974 in Poughkeepsie, New York. LeRoy helped raise eleven children with patience, discipline and humility. He taught them to read, write and solve complex equations, and often took them on family outings. From the very beginning, he dedicated his children to God and encouraged them to explore the beauty of the gospels.

LeRoy was known as a polymath at heart. He was kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.

LeRoy is survived by his former wife and best friend, Judith Spinner, San Antonio, TX; his sons Leroy Bowen, Glens Falls, NY, Tibor South, Highland, NY and Claude Porter, Poughkeepsie NY; his daughters Joan Bowen, Beacon, NY, and Anastasia Bowen, San Antonio, TX and Samara South Fahim, San Antonio, TX; his many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He is predeceased by his; previous wife Margret Butler; sons Michael Bowen, Timothy Porter, Aaron Bowen; his daughters Kimberly Porter-Hanlon and Sarah Bowen; his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, at The Church of Saint Denis, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533. Followed by an interment at Saint Denis Cemetery, located at 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533.

The family of LeRoy Franz Bowen - wishes to thank The Church of Saint Denis, Father Thomas Lutz, and M.E. Rodriguez Funeral Home of San Antonio, Texas, and all those who provided love, support, and friendship in the care of LeRoy Franz Bowen.

Due to Covid-19/ NYS Guidelines- masks, social distancing, & capacity limitations will be adhered too during all services. Your patience is appreciated. Thank you.

Flowers and or memorial donations may be made in LeRoy's memory to The Church of Saint Denis,602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, https://stdenischurch.org/online-giving.

Condolences may be left in LeRoy's online guestbook at www.legacy.com.