Joan Mary Dowdell

Bergen:  Passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Unity Hospital at the age of 81.  Joan was born on October 29, 1938 in Rochester, NY to the late Lawrence and Marion "Groat" Dowdell.  She is survived by her sister in Christ, Mariann Loiacono; siblings, Larry (Gisele) Dowdell, Donna Stephenson, Sheila Stahl; several nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and her 19 year old kitty, Pena.  Predeceased by her brother-in-law George Stephenson.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, 11AM,  at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 18 Gibson St., Bergen, NY 14416. Interment is private.  Expressions of sympathy in Joan's name may be directed to the church.  To light a candle, leave a condolence, upload a photo, or order a floral tribute please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com.