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William Lowney Obituary
Dr. Lowney was a graduate of Coyle High School, Taunton, MA, Temple University School of Pharmacy and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and served his surgical residency at Maine Osteopathic and Cranston General Hospitals. Dr. Lowney served as chief of surgery, staff president and was a member of the Board of Trustees at the former Cranston General Hospital. He was a member of the surgical staff at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center from 1993 until his retirement in 2004. He was the former owner of Cranston Surgical Associates and was a member of the RI Health Care Review Board. He was a medical officer in the US Army during the Vietnam war.
William was the father of Kimberly A. Zizza, William R. Lowney, Jr., Eileen L. Wynne, Susan L. Maloney, and the late Joan C. Lowney; grandfather of Michael, Jay, Samantha, Faith, Jarod, Paige, Emily, Liam, Brooke and Riley; brother of Dr. Jeremiah J., Dr. Charles W., Sgt. Daniel T. (MA State Police), Attorney Patrick E., Dr. Michael J., Dr. Timothy P., Dr. John D., Dr. Joseph F. Lowney, Theresa A. Raymond, Mary F. Levrault and the late Leonard Lowney. He was a loving father-in-law to Dr. Vincent J. Zizza, Joan A. Lowney, Patrick S. Wynne and Patrick E. Maloney.
His funeral will be held Friday at 8:45 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church at 10 am. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Haitian Health Foundation, 97 Sherman Street, Norwich, CT 06360 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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Peter Burke
February 8, 2009
To the entire Lowney family,
Please except my heartfelt condolences. Dr. Lowney sounded like a wonderful man and I am sure he will be missed by many. Had I known earlier, Bill and Joan, I would have attended the wake (I just saw the card of thanks in today's paper). Stay strong.
Joanne Shuman
February 8, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss-I missed the obituary. Dr. Lowney and I go back to Cranston General. I remember reading the old newspaper article he had on the wall of his office about his Dad and the Lowney family. Certainly a legace to be proud of. I have yet to go to a doctor's office that is as punctual as his.
Joanne
Alice Webster K 3
January 31, 2009
Dear Dr.John,Dr.Joe and all the Lowney family,my sympathy and prayers to you all.Dr.Bill was a good Surgeon and caring family man.Know that he is with the Lord and was spared much suffering.
Leslie Dwyer
January 30, 2009
God Bless Bill's Soul.
Fondly Leslie Dwyer Of CGH
susan maloney
January 28, 2009
I will miss so many things about my Dad. Some things he passed on to me like the silly things he would do with us, i find myself doing with my kids. He used to sing sort of like an opera man when he talked sometime and do a silly dance. He would drive over in the middle of a snowstorm after shoveling because my kids had the great idea to have a lemonade stand. he would stand there and say "i've been shoveling all morning and i could sure use a refreshing cup of lemonade!" he would order seconds and my girls and i loved it. he was their best and only customer.
i will miss the way he gave me advice about political stuff i should probably already know. but he would explain it to me anyway. and the way he would listen to my ER stories and diagnose people from his chair at home when doctors there all day were confused. Life for many of us will not be the same. We just have to find the courage to continue living life to the fullest, that is what he would want us to do. I love you Dad and will miss you painfully.
FRANK GELFUSO
January 26, 2009
to marilyn, and family,
i am very sorry for your loss.
my prayers are with you and your whole family in this difficult time.
FRANK GELFUSO AND FAMILY
(BARTENDER FROM GOVERNOR FRANCIS)
Kerri (Anzivino) Castelli
January 26, 2009
Dear Kim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sorry I was unable to attend the calling hours to express my condolences in person, but please know you are being thought of during this difficult time.
Renee' Sorkin
January 24, 2009
Susan and Patrick,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.You are all in our prayers.
Love Renee',Ian,and Boys
Muriel Wells
January 24, 2009
Dear Mrs. Lowney and family, Dr. John Lowney,Dr. Joseph Lowney and family members. I worked with Dr. Bill for many years, and also with Drs. John and Joseph at Cranston Gen. Hosp. Dr. Bill was a very good surgeon and was loved by his patients. I am sorry I live so far away, in Florida and could not attend the services. My condolences and prayers to all the family.
Paige Maloney
January 23, 2009
I love my Grampa because when I came over he would always change the channel to my favorite show. And I love him. I gave him one of my rocks as a present. I will miss him. Paige
Faith Maloney
January 23, 2009
My Grampa always made me laugh when I would run around his house making noise. He would say..."don't make me get the shillelagh!" Then I would run into the den and be quiet... sort of. I will miss his hugs and kisses. I miss him a lot. Faith Maloney
Paul Altieri & Mark Lima
January 23, 2009
Mrs. Lowney, Kim, and all of the Lowney family,
Although it has been many years since I have seen Dr. Lowney, I will never forget the time your family took me to New York to see my first Broadway Musical-Fiddler on the Roof. It was a wonderful weekend and a perfect example of how kind and loving you family has always been. In latter years, we remember fun times at the Bonnet Shore beach house. Memories can last forever-he will be remembered. Please except our condolences.
Dotty and Rick Savory
January 23, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to our wonderful doctors Dr. Joe and Dr. John and all of the Lowney family and friends on their loss of Dr. Bill. He must have touched many hearts and will be greatly missed by all of you.
Joan Lowney
January 23, 2009
Words cannot describe the emptiness in our hearts that will be felt. Dad was an inspiration and a mentor to both his children and his students. He will be sadly missed by his grandson, Michael. I will miss listening to his stories of growing up in Fall River and the stories of Cranston General.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael and Joni
Christine Smithson
January 22, 2009
I am so shocked to hear about the passing of your Dad. I will always remember the great time at Francis Farm and our debate about horseshoes. My sincere condolences to your whole family. He will be greatly missed. Love to you all.
Christine Smithson (Bedard) Ft Worth TX
Valerie Southwick
January 22, 2009
My family and I were very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Bill. I was a patient of his for many years. He was a wonderful and caring man and will be greatly missed.
Rose Patterson
January 22, 2009
To the Lowney Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. When Susan and I were young and I spent so much time at the Lowney home Mr. and Mrs Lowney always made me feel so welcomed. It was my second home. I loved Mr Lowneys chourico and beans!! I enjoyed so much talking to Mr Lowney because he always took time to see ask how I was doing and to give me so much good advice. I always looked up to him because he was so wise. When my Dad was sick Mr Lowney was the one I called for advice. He always was there to help and listen. Susan, Eileen, Kim, Will your Dad was a great man and I loved and respected him and will miss him very much. God bless you Mrs Lowney and be with in this difficult time.
Patricia Potter
January 22, 2009
Dear Susan and Patrick,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred and Pat Potter
The Mann Family
January 22, 2009
Susan, we are truly sorry for your loss.
Love the Mann Family
Grace + Vincent Zizza
January 22, 2009
Dear Mal and family, Bill left this world the same way he entered and left a room, quietly and with dignity. We always appreciated being included in your many wonderful family outings and parties , you and Bill always made us feel truly welcome and part of your wonderful family, he will occupy a warm place in our heart always Love Grace and Vincent Zizza
Judy Zizza
January 22, 2009
Dear Marilyn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. We are sorry for your loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Judy and Tony Zizza
Randy and Pat Maybee
January 22, 2009
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father Kim. Our prayers are with you in your loss.
Debra Perry
January 22, 2009
My deepest sympathy for this loss that your family is suffering now. May you find comfort amongst the strength of your family at this most difficult time.
Debra Perry~ JB Francis School
Dot Johnson
January 22, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Lowney's passing. I was a patient of his for many years. He was one of the kindest, most honest and compassionate human beings I have ever known. Please know you are in my prayers.
Jeannine Sidoti (Masson)
January 22, 2009
Dear Lowney family...
Iam so lucky to have been a part of your "family"...Dr. Lowney to me was a very special man...like a father to me..he always made me laugh with his very dry sense of humor..the world is a very different place without him..he will be missed greatly........I always called him a big marshmallow..tough on the outside..mushy on the inside..Dr. Lowney I will miss you.
Love
Jeannine
Dad and Kim, Christmas 2008
kimberly Zizza
January 22, 2009
Because we looked alike, you called me "Mirror Face". I used to get upset...cause I was a little girl and did not want to look like a Daddy...But now when I look in the mirror...I see myself and I see you, my Dad and that makes me Happy! I Love you Daddy!
January 22, 2009
Dear Mrs. Lowney,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss.
My wife and I are extremely friendly
with Joe and we have the most fondest memories of Bill. As a physician, I must tell you what a great asset he was to the medical community. I know he will be greatly
rewarded for his gentleness, dedication, and concern for all his patients. Again, may God guide you
in the days ahead, and strengthen
you to know that he is always with you. Sincerely, Adrienne, and Dr.Steven Kirschner.
Dee & Jeff Klein
January 22, 2009
Mrs. Lowney and Family,
I have many fond memories of Dr. Lowney from CGH where he was affectionatly known to many of us as "Uncle Bill" and was shocked to hear of his passing. I just want to remind you that even though it doesn't seem so at the moment, God loves you, is aware of what you're going through, and is with you in this time of loss. Lean on Him.
With heartfelt sympathy
Catherine Lowney
January 22, 2009
Dear Mel and Family,
It is a very sad day to hear of your loss. I will never forget all the kindness and care cousin Bill gave to my Dad and sister Jean. He was a very special person and I'm sure will be sadly missed. Sincerely, cousin Kit
Shannon & Paul Asadoorian
January 21, 2009
Eileen, Pat and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shannon & Paul Asadoorian
Terrence Callahan
January 21, 2009
Dr. Joe Lowney and Family,
We are very sorry to here of the passing of Dr. Bill. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God Bless You All!!
Terry Callahan & Family
George and Patrice Sehl
January 21, 2009
Dear Lowney Family,
we are very sorry to hear of Bill's death and we know he will be happy seeing Jesus face to face.
We will remember all of you in our prayers.
George and Patrice Sehl
Kelly Hughett
January 21, 2009
Dear Auntie Mal and cousins,
I am so sorry for the loss of one of my favorite uncles. Of all the brothers he reminded me the most of Grandpa (both funny irishmen). You are all in my prayers. God Bless,
Love, cousin Kelly
Dad and his granddaughter Paige
January 21, 2009
Dad at yet another ChuckE Cheese Party
January 21, 2009
Dad holding Riley
January 21, 2009
Dinner at Spain
January 21, 2009
Dad always loved when Santa made a special visit!
January 21, 2009
Dad was always amazed at how filthy my kids could get.
January 21, 2009
Dad and the guys at Francis Farms
January 21, 2009
Dad relaxing at Francis Farms
January 21, 2009
Taking a ride in the Hummer Limo to dinner at Spain
January 21, 2009
Dad & Mom with Zizza's in Fort Lauderdale
January 21, 2009
Riley and Grandpa in Florida
January 21, 2009
Jerry Lowney
January 21, 2009
Dear Mal and Family,
We are sorry for the untimely passing of brother Bill. A piece of each member of his family died with him.
On a less serious note, the clam population in Rhode Island will now increase. Sales of steamers will slump over the summer - did he love his clamboils!
Love, Virginia, Jerry, Gail, Mark, Jennifer, and Erin Marilyn
PS - A big note of gratitude for remember the poor of Haiti in Bill's memory. Your kindness will save lives.
canton family medical
January 21, 2009
With deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The staff at Canton Family Medical
Roslyn Lowney
January 21, 2009
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, grandpa,and of course my brother-in-law who many years ago made the best ice cream cones for me at manny martin's columbia pharmacy in fall river when i was a little girl. bill always teased me about that! on a professional basis he helped me through a tough time when post-op i was very sick he had to take care of me being the covering surgeon at cranston general. he certainly treated me like a queen and was very gentle and caring. i will always remember that. we will miss him. he's now having a feast of clamboil in heaven with mimere and grandpa!
love to all of you
auntie roz and uncle tim
Mary Wynne-Wynter
January 21, 2009
I'm deeply saddened about the passing of Bill Lowney. He was wonderfully kind with a warm heart and a lovely sense of humor. I always liked watching Bill surrounded by his incredible family and seeing the joy they gave him. My deepest condolences to his wife Marilyn, his children and to all his family members for their loss.
Anne Smith
January 21, 2009
I worked at Cranston General in 1982 , we were having a really busy day/night with a lot of surgical pts. It was near Easter and a pt. had this huge inflatable bunny in her room. Dr Bill was helping out, going to the room with a streacher to get his next surgical case. The inflatable bunny had been placed on the empty bed , he went into the room , put the bunny on the streacher and started to walk down the hall as if that were his pt!1 It made every onethere, pt. and staff feel better , stop to take a breath and then get back to the task at hand. What a guy!! Sad to hear of his passing.
Anne Smith RN
St. Petersburg, FL
John and Elaine Webster
January 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Lowney family.
Mary & Patrick Maloney
January 21, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time.
jackie lowney
January 21, 2009
Dear Mel & Family,
I will never forget the day Bill
played Cupid and fixed Joe and I up at Cranston General Hospital in 1976 . God Bless Him and your family. He will be soarly missed !!!!
Jackie
Cathy Finelli
January 21, 2009
Mrs. Lowney & Family,
I was very surprised and saddened upon hearing of your loss. I have fond memories of Dr. Lowney while employed as a transcriptionist at CGH and Cranston Surgical. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Sr. Virginia Walsh
January 21, 2009
With sincere sympathy and pleasant memories of all of the Lowney family on the death of Billy, from his first grade teacher at St. Mary's school in Fall River.
S.M. Terence(formerly
mary levrault
January 21, 2009
Billy
we will miss your smile
richie and mary
Denise Burton Staff at Tri County Urology
January 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Doreen Ucci
January 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. His smile was contagious. I am unable to attend, I have a wake and funeral at the same times. Love Doreen
Renee Vuz
January 21, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.
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