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David Bower Obituary
Born in Manchester, NH on December 29, 1960, he was the son of Gail E. Bower, Jr. and Beverly (Collins) Bower. He was a lifelong resident of the Queen City.
David graduated from Manchester Memorial High School, Class of 1979, where he excelled in football and shot put.
Until his retirement, he was a senior sales representative with Hood for thirty years.
David had a passion for boating and fishing. He was an avid New England sports fan, especially the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. His family was his pride and joy. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. David will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this remarkable man.
Family members include his beloved wife of seventeen years, Sharon A. (Favors) (Ricigliano) Bower; a daughter, Rebecca Roy of Merrimack; a granddaughter, Maggie; a sister, Cheryl Currier and her husband, Clayton, of Dover; two nephews; and two stepsons, Keith Ricigliano and his wife, Jean, and Chris Ricigliano.
Services: Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 4 to 6 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.
A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 6 PM.
Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester.
For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Bower
Scott Ireland
August 10, 2024
Miss you every day .
Bob Zapatka
August 24, 2021
Spent 3 times a week with Dave at Dialysis. Just found out today. So sorry for your loss. Great guy, we had lots of talks
Nancy Young
August 18, 2021
Dave was a valued team player/co-worker, giving and helping his fellow co-workers. I am honored to know Dave, work with him at Hood and be a friend. I will miss Dave. My condolences to his wife, daughter and granddaughter.
Sharon Wilson
August 18, 2021
I have so many wonderful memories of Dave. Such a nice guy, excellent Hood Sales Rep. He would be there for help and advice anytime you needed him...May God watch over you and ease your grief, Sharon...
The Tonery Family
August 18, 2021
Thank you for a lifetime of friendship . You were like a brother to us all for over 40 years . God bless you Dave and thank you for always being there for our brother Joe and for us all .
Mike waterman
August 18, 2021
I met Dave when I started working for Hood Dairy. I was new to the business and Dave was always there to answer my questions.. we became friends and talked weekly while I was working there . He always was upbeat even when he was going through so many health problems . He was very proud of his family. Dave was a great guy and will be missed..my thoughts and prayers are with the family of this great man .
RIP Dave
Matthew Field
August 17, 2021
Dave rest in peace my friend. You will be miss
Ann Marie Nieman
August 17, 2021
Sharon, Rik and I send our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband. So sorry for your loss.
Debbie Harrington
August 17, 2021
So sorry for you loss. Dave was a very special man and will be missed by his Hood family for sure.
Cheryl O'Neill
August 17, 2021
Oh Sharon, I'm so very sorry. Thinking of you and the kids and I am here if you need anything.
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester537 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
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19
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6:00 p.m.
Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester537 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
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