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Sean Dowd Obituary

Sean M. Dowd TROY - Sean M. Dowd, 34, of Third Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his residence. Born in Troy, he was the son of Thomas and Cathy Culliton Dowd of Melrose. Sean had worked at Freihofer’s Bakery in Albany. Survivors in addition to his parents; include his cherished daughter, Jocelynn Dowd of Cohoes; sister, Nicole Dowd of Troy; grandparents, Jean Dowd of Troy, the late, Tom Dowd, Catherine King Culliton of Troy and William (Lorraine) Culliton of Ormond Beach, Fl; niece, Emily Dowd of Troy. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral will be held Monday, October 13, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., (corner of 115th Street and Fourth Avenue), Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Interment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Troy. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue, Troy, NY 12182. (518) 235-0952.

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Published by The Record from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2014.

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Bebhinn Francis

July 6, 2021

So sorry to hear of your passing

Tom and Cathy

October 12, 2020

We think about you every day. We miss our conversations and visits
You are the best son and you made us so proud.
Til we see you again, we love you always and forever
Love Mom and Dad

laura j Barker

October 10, 2020

Sean was and is a memorable nice person. I enjoyed working with Sean, he was honest, and to the point. He was always willing to help. He is the type of guy you wanted to work with. Thank you Sean.. RIP hope to see you on the other side. later Sean

Cathy Dowd

October 31, 2015

We miss you and love you always and forever Sean. Happy birthday.

Tiffanie Craven

October 22, 2014

Tom and Cathy,
I am just learning of Sean's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sean was a good guy and will be missed by all...

Nicole Dowd

October 17, 2014

I love U sean...RIP...Always in my heart & forever on my mind...I'll always be Ur baby sister...Xoxo

Misty Hack

October 17, 2014

Sean, words can't describe the hurt I feel knowing your gone. I loved you then & always! We have a beautiful daughter together and for that I am forever grateful! We will all miss you and remember you always. So happy I have great memories with you!

Bart & Pat Grovenger

October 13, 2014

Tom and Family our prayers are with you

Juanita (Mattey) Maffetore

October 12, 2014

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

My Deepest Sympathy

Mary Ann Liotta

October 12, 2014

Tom, Kathy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

JoAnn & Paul Orloski

October 12, 2014

To the Dowd Family, May you all find comfort in the memories you share and hold close to your hearts. Keeping you in our prayers.

mike Monroe

October 12, 2014

Sean was a great person I have some great memories with him. My prayers go out to his family.

dave normile

October 12, 2014

tom, cathy and family sorry for your loss. sean was a pleasure to work with and will be missed my prayers are with you

Dan Plouffe

October 12, 2014

To Sean's family: May you always remember Sean as the great guy that he was. I have very find memories of our time together. I wish it was longer, but I hope one day we will meet again. My prayers are with you all.

Pam & Dave Herrington

October 12, 2014

Cathy and Tom, Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts.

Tammy Craig

October 11, 2014

Heather, I'm hear for you if you need to talk. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sean's family at this difficult time. Love, your sister.

IQUINTA DOWNS-TERRY

October 11, 2014

RIP SEAN MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY,

Jaime Fisher

October 11, 2014

I never got the chance to know you its a shame you had to go so soon. Your girlfriend Heather spoke so highly of you and loves you with every fiber of her being. Thank you for taking such good care of her and making her so happy these last few months. I hope to meet you on the other side till then RIP Sean

Kathy Shanks

October 11, 2014

Cathy, Tom N Nickki so sorry to hear the news of Sean's passing may God help u thru the days and years to follow u are all in my thoughts and prayers

October 11, 2014

so sorry to hear the troubling news of Sean's passing God give you the strength thru these next few days n years to follow ... u now have an angel in heaven thoughts n prayers
with all

Lindsay Cooper

October 11, 2014

Nicole and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord hold your hand extra tight during this difficult time.

Laura Barker

October 11, 2014

Tom and kathy, I am praying for you both at this time. Sean will be missed by many. He was a pleasure to know and work with.

Tom Fraser

October 11, 2014

You will always be there with us Dowdy, bottoms up to a good friend, I send my condolences to family and friends, He was always good hearted! Keep playing that guitar bud!

michelle walsh

October 11, 2014

R.i.p my friend you will be truely missed fly high with the angels

Tanya Hines

October 11, 2014

Im Very Sorry For Your Loss

heather groesbeck

October 11, 2014

these past days have been a blur i still cant believe your gone i will always love you sean dowd forever and always

Angela Perrotti

October 11, 2014

Tom , Cathy and Nicole,
I am still in shock that this could be true, I will always think of Sean and all the good times we had as friends. He was such a great friend and a great person all together. I am so very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Sean.

June Goyette

October 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss Tom & Cathy my thoughts and prayers are with you

Suzanna and Patricia Riley

October 11, 2014

Very sorry for your loss

Paul and Lori Westover

October 10, 2014

Our condolences to Tom,Kathy,and family.Sean will be missed dearly by myself and all of our shipping brothers at Freihofers that he so enjoyed working with every day.Sean loved his job, especially in the shipping dept; which will have a hole left in it with his sudden unfortunate departure. God Bless to all family and friends. RIP Sean..

Celine Boule

October 10, 2014

Dear Tom, Cathy amd family,
I cannot tell you how saddened we are for your loss. It is beyond words. May God bless you and keep you held tightly in his arms. We are here for whatever you need. Always in spirit, in hope, love and faith.
Celine, Rob, Timmy, Eric and Carter, Shawn,Eric, Wil and Kate and Addy

Jessica Duda

October 10, 2014

Heather, I know this such a shock and totally devastating for you. I can't even imagine the pain and heartache you're going through. please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call.

sarah tobin

October 10, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please don't hessitate to ask. Thinking of all of you.

Cynthia DeViddio

October 10, 2014

Cathy and Thom I am so sorry for your loss. Know that your friends are here for you during this very difficult time.

John Dziamba

October 10, 2014

I have known Sean for thirty plus years. From kindergarten to Hannaford. I am deeply saddened by this. It is hard to believe how lives slips by you and then they are gone. I and many will miss Sean.

kathy harrington

October 10, 2014

I didn't know know sean but i did know his girlfriend heather and I'm so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to your family

Lisa Wheeler

October 10, 2014

Tom, Cathy & Family,

I was so saddened to hear the news about Sean. I hope the love of those around you will help to ease your sorrow.

With Deepest Sympathy

Alycia Petrillo

October 10, 2014

Sean and i met this year, he was an amazing person i met him through his girlfriend heather and they helped me though one of the toughest times of my life, i will never forget the kindness he showed me and i wish i could thank him one more time. I'm so sorry for your loss, he will be missed for sure!!! I lost my daughter 2 months to the day before he passed he, heather and Nicole helped me so much during that time. if there is anything i can do to help I'm always here, i know they are in heaven together and Julianna will be there to greet him.

Dana Martincic

October 10, 2014

I worked with sean for several years and we became good friends. He always had a great attitude and sense of humor. My heart is heavy for the entire Dowd family. He was a great guy and he will be sorely missed.

Donavan Kuber

October 10, 2014

My parents and I are sorry to hear of your loss of a great son, friend and person. He will be missed by us and many others. We have love to give if you need anything please just call us and we will happily help whatever your need.

Cathy and Tom Dowd

October 10, 2014

God bless you my baby

Aunt Bev & Uncle Tom

October 10, 2014

Tom & Kathy
I can not tell you how sad I am for you both.Please know that tom and I are thinking of you and praying for you and your family.I know that Sean is with God.
and God will take good care of him.

October 10, 2014

Dear Cathy and Thom I am saddened by the news of Sean's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Paula

Tracy skaarup

October 10, 2014

Sean you were a great person and friend you will be greatly missed.rest in peace and may God bless your family and heal them in time.yesterday was a very sad day but my mind was filled with so many great childhood memories the fun we all had with everyone.RIP Sean Dowd

Tracy skaarup

October 10, 2014

Sean you were a great person and friend you will be greatly missed.rest in peace and may God bless your family and heal them in time.yesterday was a very sad day but my mind was filled with so many great childhood memories the fun we all had with everyone.RIP Sean Dowd

October 10, 2014

Tom, Cathy, Jean and Nicky,

We are so sad to hear of the loss of Sean. Chelsea and Sean shared the same birthday. Much to young to have lost his life. Our hearts go out to you all of you!
Laurie and Chelsea

Nancy Fagan

October 10, 2014

Dowd family I am so very sorry for your loss of Sean he was a good guy. Keep your heads up high. Fly high Sean with the Angels we will miss you buddy.

John Kearney

October 10, 2014

Tom, Cathy and family. Words cannot express how I feel about your loss. I've known Sean for over 20 years and he will be greatly missed.

Marilynn Turcotte-Roarke

October 9, 2014

My children and I have so many memories of days spent, nights too come to think of it, with the Dowds. We were young together and raised our children together. I loved Sean. I know he was loved beyond compare by his family. I am heartbroken. My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time.

Ed Pratt

October 9, 2014

Cathy, Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear of Seans passing. My heart is so heavy for you all. Sean was one of my best friends for years and I will miss him so much. Rest in peace Dowdy and one day I will see you again "pal".

bettina hoag

October 9, 2014

Truly sorry for your loss.Sean and I were classmates for years.he was a good person.prayers r with u all...

Stacey

October 9, 2014

My prayers to all of dowds family and friends.... He was an amazing friend who will never be forgtten

deb skaarup

October 9, 2014

I came to know the Dowd family by first babysitting Sean when he was 3 OR 4. He was so cute he used to call me Devvy instead of Debby. Every wednesday while Tom&Cathy went bowling me and Sean hung out. I have nothing but fond memories of him and boy could that boy eat. Tom and Cathy you did great. You should be proud.

Dave Clements

October 9, 2014

Tom & Family - thinking of you all at this time . Thought & prayers.

Carol Burke

October 9, 2014

Tom & Cathy ,I am so sorry for your loss.
Sean rest in Peace.

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