Wendell Dowling

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FINE- Wendell R. Dowling, age 62, of Fine, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his home. His funeral service will be held at the French Family Funeral Home, 4159 St. Hwy. 3, Star Lake NY 13690, on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Fine followed by a Celebration of Life at the Fine Fire Hall. Wendell was born on April 30, 1952 to Wendell and Gloria (Luther) Dowling. He graduated from Clifton-Fine Central School in 1970 and then entered into the United States Army, where he was a military police officer. He was honorably discharged in 1973 and then was in the reserves until 1975. After his discharge from the Army, Wendell attended Canton ATC, where he received his Associates degree in Civil Technology. Wendell married Karen Hamilton on May 7, 1973 in Canton, NY. They were married for 34 years. He worked as a land surveyor and in data analysis for the New York State Department of Transportation out of Watertown for many years. He had previously worked as a driver in California and also held various other jobs though his lifetime. Wendell enjoyed playing pool, motorcycling, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He loved music and was an avid rock-n-roll fan. Surviving is his mother, Gloria of Harrisville; a daughter and son-in-law, Angela and David Dowling of Fine; two sons and their spouses, Doug and Brandy Moss of Montour Falls, NY and Arc and Eric Riley of Washington, DC; three brothers, Richard Dowling of Harrisville, Mark Dowling of Oswegatchie and Tom Dowling of Baldwinsville; two sisters, Susan VanSant and Alice Donnelly both of Harrisville; three granddaughters, Kasey, Megan and Mackenzie; two grandsons, Derek and Hayden and one great grandson, Chase and several nieces and nephews. Wendell is predeceased by his father, Wendell and two infant brothers. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
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11:00 am
Friday, April 24, 2015
French Family Funeral Home
4159 State Highway 3
Star Lake, New York, United States
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