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Cormac P. Dowd Paramus, NJ QCWA # 9194 |
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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.
Brother Patrick Dowd, F. S. C., W2GK, became a silent key in the early morning of August 8th, 2014
A longtime member of North Jersey DX Association. Brother Pat joined the club in the early 1960s and served as secretary of the club for 13 years. Brother Pat hosted every monthly meeting at Paramus Catholic High School during that period, where he taught physics and electronics. He retired from teaching at Paramus Catholic in 1990.
Brother Pat's tube collection, which is now on permanent display in the science and engineering building at the Manhattan College in Bronx, NY is one of the most extensive in both quantity and variety. More information on Brother Pat's extensive tube collection is available at http://www.mercurians.org/1999_Spring/tube_museum.htm