1940 - 2021
Army Visitation
September 2, 20213pm - 7pm
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
September 3, 20219am Funeral Home/ 10am Church
Dolan Funeral Home
John Francis Dowling, Jr. 80, a lifelong resident of Lowell, MA died Saturday afternoon, August 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was married to Joan A. (Hanney) Dowling. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late John F. and Mabel (Rourke) Dowling, Sr. He graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1959. He proudly served with the U.S. Army.
He retired as a Lieutenant from Lowell Fire Department in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was a Real Estate Developer in the City of Lowell. He was a communicant of St. Rita’s Church in Lowell, MA. He was President of Lowell Firefighters Club for 30 years and also a lifetime member of Lowell Elks. John managed the Lowell Firefighters’ Golf Tournament for many years to raise money for the Shriner’s. He enjoyed skiing at Waterville Valley, golfing, and fishing. John loved spending time around the pool with his family. John and Joan took many memorable trips including Hawaii, Las Vegas, Ireland and Aruba.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Cheryl and Arthur Calavritinos of Lowell, MA, Debbie Dowling of Lowell, MA, Colleen and Dennis Cormier of Lowell, MA, a brother Brendan and Sally Dowling of Groton, MA, brother-in-law William Hodge of Lowell, MA, 2 grandchildren Brandon and Karlee Calavritinos, his life-long best friend, Phil Balamotis, his sister-in-laws, Patricia Hanney, and Frani Dowling, his brother-in-law, James Milinazzo and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Brian and James Dowling and the late Barbara Hodge, the father-in-law of the late John LaRock and the brother-in-law of the late Barbara Deshene and Shirley Milinazzo.
Visiting hours Thurs. 3 to 7 P.M. Funeral Fri. at 9am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 10am at St. Rita’s Church in Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials may be made in his name to the Shriner’s Hospital Boston, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Paula Perry Baker
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Cheryl and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your dear father. My his memory be a blessing ?
Patricia Langlois
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Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers Pat and Jerry Langlois
James J Dabilisch
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Cheryl im truly so sorry to hear the sad news about your dad.He was a special friend and Dad to you and your sisters. Your mom also.May he rest in peace.
Paul and Nancy Silva
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Colleen, Debbie and Cheryl my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Paul and I were so sadden by the news of your father passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nicholas Spanos Jr.
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I am so sorry for your loss
Shirley Hines
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Joan and family
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers to all .
Shirley Hines
Sandra Saba
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I’m so so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man, and a wonderful dad and husband. May he rest in the sweetest peace. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
gerard C BEAUSOLEIL
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debbie,Cheryl and all of the dowling family,im so sorry for your loss may your dad rest in eternal peace.god bless you all.
Bud Caulfield
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We Will Never Forget, What John Did For The People Of Pawtucketville,During the 2006 Flood. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With John And The Entire Family. May The Good Lord Hold John In The Palm Of His Hand. The Caulfield’s
Donna CoimbraEmanuele
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We share with so many others our deepest sympathy and condolences for John’s family during this time of loss. While we are afar and have been for many years, we celebrate the joy that John brought to his family and many others over his lifetime; and us as well, during our time in knowing him. His chuckle, his laugh, and firm consternation for ‘what is right’, was witnessed by his actions and complement the many of attributes displayed for his loving kindness, generosity, and forgiveness in a lifetime service dedicated to family, friends, and professional colleagues; and the larger community. Frank and I send many XXOO to you and your family during this difficult time and are grateful that we had the opportunity to know you.
Frank Rouine
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Colleen, Dennis and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
CECILE COSTA
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So sorry for the family loss. Joan he was a great man and I love you. Just saw this on Facebook and my heart is broken for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Manny&Brenda Teles
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To the Dowling Family, we are very sad and sorry to hear of Mr. Dowling’s passing. He was a great man and a very hard worker. May he Rest In Peace. Our deepest and sincerest condolences to all of you.
Sending our love, Manny & Brenda Teles