Obituary of Br. Patrick Dowd F.S.C.

Brother Cormac Patrick Dowd, FSC, a De La Salle Christian Brother for 76 years, died peacefully on 8/8/14 at the age of 94 at De La Salle Hall, a skilled nursing facility in Lincroft, NJ. Born in New York City on 10/22/1919, Br. Patrick, after completing his primary and secondary education, entered the De La Salle Christian Brothers Novitiate at Barrytown, NY on 9/7/1937. He earned a Bachelor’s degree [1942] from The Catholic University, Washington, DC. and a Master’s degree [1950] from Manhattan College. In 1988, Br. Patrick was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Manhattan College. Br. Patrick was predeceased by his parents, John & Catherine [Gilmore] Dowd and a brother, Thomas. He is survived by his loving nieces, Kathleen Dowd-Ciric (Pierre) & Cecilia Dowd-Kozak (Walter), a nephew, Edward Dowd (Donna), and their families. Before going to De La Salle Hall in 2012, Br. Patrick was retired at Christian Brothers’ Residence at Manhattan College [1995-2012]. Br. Patrick’s previous assignments included: St Raymond’s Elementary School, Bronx, NY [1942-45], Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Brooklyn, NY [1945-55], St. Jerome’s Elementary School, Bronx, NY [1955-59], De La Salle Institute, NYC [1959-60], Queen of Peace High School, North Arlington, NJ [1960-66], Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey [1966-95]. There will be a wake at Christian Brothers’ Residence, 4415 Post Road, Riverdale, NY on Wednesday, 8/13/14, 3 pm-6:45 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:15 pm in the Chapel of St. Benilde at the Brothers’ Residence. Burial will be on Thursday, 8/14/14, at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the De La Salle Nursing Development, 810 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Br. Patrick Dowd F.S.C., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.