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Bruce Rowe Obituary

Rowe, Bruce A. HUDSON Bruce A. Rowe, 66, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Bruce was born in Albany, the son of the late Burr and Pauline Rowe. He grew up in Nassau before moving to Copake in 1976, where he lived until moving to Hudson in 2005. For many years, Bruce was employed as the manager of the Catamount Ski Area in Hillsdale. He was an amateur radio operator with the call sign W2BAR. He was a member of the Rip VanWinkle Amateur Radio Society. He was the former deputy chief and past president of Nassau Hose Co. #1. Survivors include his wife, Martha A. Rowe; sons, Patrick N. Rowe of Glenmont and Kristofer N. Rowe of Old Saybrook, Conn.; brothers, Norman E. Rowe and Austin Lansley, both of Nassau; also survived by grandsons, Justin, Samuel and Mason Rowe. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm Street, Nassau, Monday, July 7 from 5-8 p.m. for a celebration of Bruce's life. Donations in Bruce's memory to ACC Network, 5749 Merrill Hall, Room 118, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5749 would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2008.

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David Dollner

August 22, 2008

Martha,Pat and Kris: So very sorry to hear of your loss! Bruce, was a fantastic person, and I could not have survived Catamount without him and you! My prayers are with you all, words cannot adequately address your loss...But my memories are forever.....God Bless...Dave and Barb Dollner

Hope Rodgers

July 4, 2008

Martha and boys
So sorry about Bruce. He was a great guy. We had a great time when we would have lunch when you came to Latham. He was so entertaining. It was good to see you a few weeks ago. May God bless you and the kids at this time and give you the peace that surpasses all understanding.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Hope and family

Richard Lee Rodgers

July 4, 2008

Martha, I am heartbroken to hear about Bruce, what an awesome man he was. I truly enjoyed his company he was very entertaining guy with a million stories. I know he was very proud of his sons. My heart goes out to you Martha and your sons may God give you stregth in this difficult time.

Brian Alberg

July 4, 2008

Martha, Pat & Rowe,
Your husband and dad touched many people in a positive way, myself included, I have great memories of him.....boating, skiing and most of all his ability to make me laugh at myself! Sorry for your loss.

Frank Staltari

July 2, 2008

Martha,Patrick and Kristofer,
Although you are suffering a great loss, take comfort in the fact that Bruce touched a lot of people. His personality and humor will not be forgotten by the many lives he came in contact with during his life. Mine go back as far as Nassau and to Copake, Catamount and beyond. You are all in my prayers. May God bless you and give you strength in your time of need.

PAUL KENIFIC

July 2, 2008

MARTHA AND FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS.
THINK OF YOU BOTH MANY TIMES AND HOW WE ALL HAD A LOT OF LAUGHS, SURE WILL MISS OLD GUNNEY!!
PAUL AND MARYANN KENIFIC

Maureen & Frank Cellery

July 2, 2008

Martha, we were shocked to learn of Bruce's death. May you be comforted in the good memories of the past. God Bless.

July 2, 2008

Martha,
I sure will miss "Happy". He was one of a kind. You and your family are in my prayers. Take care of yourself.
Tera Dolan (Cap Neuro).

July 2, 2008

Martha and Family,
On behalf of the staff of Capital Neurological Associates we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

James Morgan

July 2, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss

Rhoda Maikels

July 2, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Rhoda Maikels

July 2, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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