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Francis J. Bowman

Francis J. Bowman, age 89, of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Francis was born in Syracuse, NY to Francis and Mary Ellen (McCormick) Bowman. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and was a member of the football team, graduating in 1951. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in History from LeMoyne College in 1955.
Frank and Joan married shortly after graduation. They lived in Syracuse and moved to Morganville, NJ in 1963. He worked as a successful salesman for Procter & Gamble for nearly 40 years before retiring to enjoy his family, golf, and the shore. He had been a parishioner of St. Clement’s Church in Matawan and a member of Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro. Frank and Joan later moved to the Sea Verge in Long Branch. “The thing about it is”, Frank never quit making those who knew him a little taken aback by the recent turn of events.
Besides his parents, Frank is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joan (Sheedy) Bowman; his brothers, John, Thomas, Robert, Richard, and Joseph Bowman; and his sisters, Marianne Krupka, Margaret Hurder, Kathryn Murphy, and Patricia Russo. He is survived by his children; Brian and his partner Juan C. Reyes Perez of Enfield, CT, Kathleen and her husband Alfred Denio, MD a of Lewisburg, PA, James of Old Bridge, NJ, and Kevin and his wife Brenda in Hockessin, DE; his grandchildren, Erin, Grace, Colin, Kate, and Liam; siblings, Michael Bowman and Theresa Bowman Smith. When separated by distance or pandemic, he often requested “hug the kids for me”. He is remembered fondly by numerous family members and friends near and far.

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    Geena Buono lit a candle and writes,
    Sending my deepest condolences to my dear friend James and his family.
    03/07/2022 12:34 pm
    William C Smalls Jr writes,
    To the family, I am deeply saddened by Frank's passing, but I am extremely happy to have known him the better part of my life. Frank sold Proctor and Gamble shortenings and other products to my dad at Guttenplan's Bakery. Frank became a great mentor to me as I grew into the industry. His participation in all of the bakery industry events was something that we all looked forward to seeing Frank and Proctor and Gamble. I have played golf with Frank in many locations, including Bella Vista. His integrity and hard work will be sorely missed in the industry and life in general. God Bless you Frank! Bill and Billy Smalls
    03/07/2022 02:08 pm
    Robert Doane lit a candle and writes,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Frank always spoke so highly of his family, and of his wife Joan to me. Frank was such a great guy. I enjoyed his company tremendously. I met him at Bella Vista CC and we would often golf together and then enjoy lunch afterwards and talk about our round. He was the type of player you wanted to play with and always wore snazzy golf attire. He came to my 90th birthday party at Bella Vista and won the prize for the best dressed golfer! I miss our days together, we shared some great times. Bob Doane, Freehold, NJ
    03/07/2022 06:29 pm
    JIM AND MICKEY DOYLE writes,
    We will miss Frank even knowing he is now at peace. A great guy.
    03/08/2022 07:12 am
    Le Moyne College writes,
    Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
    03/08/2022 10:42 am
    Karen Post writes,
    From my very early days, I remember Frank as a caring uncle, always providing words of encouragement for every step forward. He and Joan and their children, returned to Syracuse, enough for us to know and maintain relationship with those “out of town” cousins. Even after his children were grown, Frank and Joan continued to participate in Krupka-Bowman re-unions, and maintained contact with my many siblings, right up to the end. He was a generous person; served well (probably better) as the Patriarch of the very large Bowman family after the passing of W. Francis. He will be missed, but kindly remembered. Condolences to all of the others who loved him. From: Karen Krupka Post (niece #1)
    03/09/2022 12:59 am
    Bob Failla writes,
    To all of Frank's family, I want to send my condolences. Frank was my supervisor at P&G in the shortening division . I learned a great deal about sales from him. He was well liked by the people he called on. I saw that first hand. He had a great deal of influence on my career. I tried to stay in touch through the years and was sorry to hear of his passing. Bob Failla
    03/28/2022 08:42 pm

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