1950
Richard
2016
Richard Mowrer, Sr.
March 18, 1950 — July 23, 2016
Richard Gray Mowrer, Sr., age 66, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on July 23, 2016 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Born in Drexel Hill to the late Philip J. and June (nee Gray) Mowrer, Richard was a 1968 graduate of Upper Darby High School. He then attended Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Richard shared 42 years of marriage with his beloved Mariann (nee Bruni). He worked as a sales counselor for Imperial Distributors. Growing up, Richard spent summers on the family dairy farm in Tennessee. He loved vacationing in Sea Isle City, NJ where he enjoyed visiting Marita's ice cream shop. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who loved everything Penn State and enjoyed golf, bowling and cards.
In addition to his beloved wife Mariann C. (nee Bruni) Richard is survived by his loving children Richard G. Mowrer, Jr. (Cristin), Melissa Curran (Tim) and Matthew Mowrer (Kelly), his cherished grandchildren Reese, Riley, Ryan, Daniel, Daley and Matthew. He was the dear brother of Jim Mowrer (Chris) and Steve Mowrer (Kris) and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited Visitation Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA and to his Funeral Mass Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contribution's in Richard's memory to Penn State Dance Marathon, Attn: Finance, Thon Office, 227 D Hub, University Park, PA 16802 or THON.org or Special Olympics of Delaware County, P. O. Box 279, Morton, PA 19070 would be appreciated.
Born in Drexel Hill to the late Philip J. and June (nee Gray) Mowrer, Richard was a 1968 graduate of Upper Darby High School. He then attended Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Richard shared 42 years of marriage with his beloved Mariann (nee Bruni). He worked as a sales counselor for Imperial Distributors. Growing up, Richard spent summers on the family dairy farm in Tennessee. He loved vacationing in Sea Isle City, NJ where he enjoyed visiting Marita's ice cream shop. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who loved everything Penn State and enjoyed golf, bowling and cards.
In addition to his beloved wife Mariann C. (nee Bruni) Richard is survived by his loving children Richard G. Mowrer, Jr. (Cristin), Melissa Curran (Tim) and Matthew Mowrer (Kelly), his cherished grandchildren Reese, Riley, Ryan, Daniel, Daley and Matthew. He was the dear brother of Jim Mowrer (Chris) and Steve Mowrer (Kris) and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited Visitation Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA and to his Funeral Mass Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contribution's in Richard's memory to Penn State Dance Marathon, Attn: Finance, Thon Office, 227 D Hub, University Park, PA 16802 or THON.org or Special Olympics of Delaware County, P. O. Box 279, Morton, PA 19070 would be appreciated.
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