Robert H. Dowling's Obituary
Robert H. Dowling, 83 of Leesburg, FL. passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Rob and Jean Dowling, Bob grew up in Howard Beach and Glendale, NY. He married Eileen Grange in 1953 and together they raised five sons. Bob worked for the NYPD from 1953 until 1973 and the family lived in Plainview, NY. After retiring from the police department, he worked for Equitable Life Insurance on Long Island. Bob and Eileen relocated to Leesburg, FL. in 1990, where Bob enjoyed retirement making people laugh and singing. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Eileen, their five sons Robert, Daniel, James, Kevin and Matthew, plus daughters-in-law Bethaney, Lori, Maggie and Michelle, grandchildren Emmet, Cameron, Sarah, Liam, Rileigh and Brian, and his sister Gladys. The family invited friends to gather for a viewing on Thursday, December 29th, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. A funeral mass was held at St. Patrick’s Church in Mount Dora on Friday December 30th, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Patrick’s Church in Mount Dora, FL. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below.
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