Dominic + BOWMAN, Cynthia Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LaVern A. “Lefty” Bowman, Jr, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Lavern A. and Florence (Hiller) Bowman, Sr.

Lefty, as he was known by his family and friends was raised and educated in Ransomville, NY. He was a staff Sergeant for the United Stated Army during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. Mr. Bowman married his wife of 66 years, Rosalie (Cosimano) Bowman on September 17, 1949 at St. Joseph Church, Niagara Falls, NY. He worked at Olin Chemical, Niagara Falls, NY and retired as a Millwright Foreman.

Lefty was an avid sportsman and was a past member of the LaSalle Sportsman Club. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Bowman is survived by his three children; LaVern A. (Martha) Bowman, III, Kevin (Pamela) Bowman and Cyndi (Dominic) Luna. Four grandchildren, Jennifer (Duane) Jacobs, Kelli (Mathew Gomesky) Luna, Michael Luna and Andrea (Ricky) DeFino. Two great-grandchildren Zachary and Lauren Jacobs. One brother Richard (Late Mary) Bowman and two sisters, Sandra (Richard) Alessi and Gwendolyn (Dennis) Kearney, A dear Aunt, Clara Hildebrandt and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, John (Lillian of Pennsylvania) Bowman, Calvin (Marlene of Florida) Bowman, Robert (Linda of Corfu, NY) Bowman and two sisters, Jeanette (Late Clifford) Geist and Peggy Bowman.

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Burial will follow with Military Honors at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.

LaVerne married COSIMANO, Rosalie A on 17 Sep 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Rosalie (daughter of COSIMANO, Thomas and VISCUSO, Josephine) was born about 1930 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY; died on 8 Feb 2020 in Town of Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rosalie A. Bowman 90, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY.  Born in Batavia, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Viscuso) Cosimano.
On September 17, 1949, Rosalie married LaVern A. “Lefty” Bowman at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Bowman predeceased her on November 25, 2015.  Rosalie was employed at Voyager Custom Products in Sanborn, NY as a line embroiderer, retiring in 2010.  Rosalie loved to laugh and sing. In addition, she enjoyed cooking and making Christmas cookies.  Her greatest joy was cherishing the time spent with her family.
Rosalie is survived by her three children; LaVern A. (Martha) Bowman, III, Kevin Bowman (Kelly Walck) and Cyndi (Dominic) Luna; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Duane) Jacobs, Kelli (Mathew Gomesky) Luna, Michael Luna and Andrea (Ricky) DeFino; her great-grandchildren, Zachary and Lauren Jacobs, Brody Gomesky, Brianna Luna, and the late Louis DeFino, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband of 66 years, Rosalie was predeceased by her brothers, Angelo (Mary) Cosimano and Thomas (Joann) Cosimano.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 11 – 1 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will follow at 1 PM.  Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings in Rosalie’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/3/1948

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cosimano,
57 A street, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Rosalie, to
Mr. LaVerne A. Bowman, Jr., son
of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne A. Bow*
man, Sr., Ransomvllle.

LaVerne + HILLER, Florence. Florence was born about 1907 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas + VISCUSO, Josephine. Josephine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]