Stewart E. Bowen

Stewart E. Bowen of Nelsonville passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on September 22, 2024 at Hudson Valley Hospital. He was 87.

 Born on January 11, 1937 in Baldwinsville, NY to the late Robert J. and Doris Silkworth Bowen.

Stewart served his country in the United States Army from1960-1962 after an honorable discharge he spent 4 years in the reserves. 

Stewart retired from IBM in Poughkeepsie where he worked from 1956-1992.

 He enjoyed stockcar racing, country music and was a talented handyman.

 He is survived by his loving children Clifford Bowen, Andrew Bowen, Mary Perry and her husband Chris, Carol Kreiss and her husband Steve, Robert Bowen and Katherine Bowen. Cherished grandchildren Ashlie, John and Victoria Perry, Madeleine Maves, Emma and Grace Kreiss, Ian and Zoe Bowen. His Sister Margaret Stellefson and her husband Herbert. 

 He was predeceased by his beloved wife Frances Bowen in May 2005 and his siblings, Frances Papula, Marion Merando and Winnie Ferrusi. 

 Friends may call on Wednesday September 25, 2024 from 4-7pm at Clinton Funeral Home, 21 Parrott Street, Cold Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday September 26, 2024 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair Street, Cold Spring. Interment will follow in Cold Spring Cemetery with his wife Frances.