Obituaries

Richard Michael Dowd, 58, a resident of 54 Church St., died unexpectedly at home on September 24, 2017.

Born September 9, 1959 in Oswego, N.Y., he was the son of Donald and Sarah (Wall) Dowd.

Richard attended Oswego schools and graduated in 1977.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He was one of the first proud crew members of the newly commissioned ship, “The Emory S Land”. After his time in the service, he was employed at the Oswego Hospital as a cook before going to work at SUNY Oswego where he retired after 30 years.

His interests included bowling, fishing, and the annual Deer Hunting Trip to Watkins Glen with his relatives and friends. He enjoyed trips to the casinos and was very lucky more times than not. His favorite sports teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the N.Y. Mets. He was very well known for his cooking and baking, especially the large trays of Christmas cookies he gave to his friends and relatives during the holidays.

Richard was a member of the Oswego Elks Club and a former member of TOPS.

Surviving along with his parents is his loving wife, Josephine (Struallo); his brother, Donald II (Michelle) Dowd of Pulaski; his sister, Sally (Mike) McCrobie, of Oswego; two brother-in-laws, Sam (Lisa) Struallo of Oswego, and Frank (Julie) Struallo of Oswego; nieces and nephews, Don III, Erin and Ben Dowd, Matthew, Sarah, Brian, and Eric McCrobbie, Christopher, Lynda, Patti, and Pegger; and many cousins.

Calling hours will be held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, with a service to follow, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany St. Oswego.

Donations can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005.