William (Bill) H. Bowen, 87, of Attica, passed away on August 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
William was born October 10, 1936 at home in Oakfield. A son of the late Claude and Anna (Dool) Bowen.
Bill will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He loved playing euchre, poker, fishing, fixing things, had his own lawnmower shop, making things with wood, and the Pike Fair. He served in the Army and National Guard, was a member of the American Legion of Leroy, drove a school bus for many years, and was a sergeant at Attica Correctional Facility for 30 years. He was an active member of Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish of Attica.
Bill married the love of his life, Alice L. (Verba) on June 15, 1963. They were married for 61 years. Also surviving are his children, Jennifer Bowen, Betsy Bowen (David Janes), William (Amy) Bowen; sister, Rita Rivers; brother-in-law, James Royce; sisters-in-law, Sue (Ron) Sloan, Nancy Gamazo and Carol Hapanowich; grandchildren, Jeffery (Chelsea), Alex, Kelsey, Eddie, Kara, Cassidy, Owen, Anna, Jaclyn,and Ryan; great grandchildren, Hunter, Rylan, and Ollie; Goddaughter, Ann Marie Rivers, and many nieces and nephews.
He will be reunited with his brothers, Kenneth, Robert, Christopher (Dick) Bowen; sisters, Claudia Harloff and Donna Royce; brothers-in-law, William Harloff, Stephen Rivers, David Chandler, and Carlos Gamazo; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Bowen and Lillian Bowen, nephew Michael Bowen and in laws John and Theresa Verba.
There are no prior calling hours. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial held at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish, 50 East Avenue, Attica, on Friday, August 30 at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow. Family and Friends are invited to a reception at William & Amy Bowen’s house immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Attica Fire Department,11 Water Street, Attica NY 14011 or Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish, 50 East Avenue, Attica, NY 14011.
Condolences for the Bowen family may be made at www.marleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements for William were entrusted to the Marley Funeral Home, Attica, (585) 591-1212.
