Douglas Lee Owens, Jr. ,60, of Pavilion, NY passed away on December 6th, 2023 at Strong Memorial Palliative Care/Hospice Unit in Rochester, NY after a battle with cancer.
Doug was born on March 22, 1963 to Douglas and the late Mary (Burdick) Owens.Doug grew up in Centerville, NY and graduated from Fillmore Central School. He lived and worked in Florida for over 30 years in construction and pouring concrete, including Sunrise Aluminum. Doug was an avid outdoorsman- hunting, fishing, and living off the land. He loved being out on a boat and loved the warmth of Florida. Doug loved cooking food especially for his family and friends. He also enjoyed canning and making maple syrup. Doug lived the past several years back in New York. Doug was a hardworking, loyal friend, always willing to help out where he could.
Doug is survived by his father Douglas (Florence Young) of Warsaw; his son, Josh Evangelista (Jamie Sotak) of Geneseo, NY; his daughters Ashlie Owens (Brandon Ewing) and Tasha Owens both of Englewood, Fla; grandchildren Kamryn, Kendall, and Korri Evangelista; Lily, Corbin, and Ellamae Ewing. Ellamae was just born on her grandpa’s birthday. Siblings Rhonda (Kevin Clary) of Pavilion NY, James of Pavilion NY, Timothy (Lee Ann Everett) of Centerville NY, and Darla(Barry Harlan) of Loretto, TN; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Predeceased by his mother, Mary Owens; his nephew, John Clary; grandparents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Doug donated his body to research at the University of Rochester Medical School Anatomical Gift Program. The family would like to thank everyone who cared for Doug at Strong, Wilmot Cancer Center, and the Strong Memorial Palliative Care/Hospice Unit. Family and friends will gather at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Memorials in his name may be made to Wilmot Cancer Center 7995 Call Parkway, Batavia,NY 14020 or to Strong Memorial Palliative Care 601 Elmwood Avenue 1st Floor, Suite C Rochester, NY 14642.
