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James R. Cowhig

James R. Cowhig

James R. Cowhig

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 from 3 – 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Retired Revere Police Captain James R. Cowhig, who died at his Revere home on Wednesday, July 17th following a brief illness, at 90 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, July 22nd at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, at 10:30 a.m.  Born & raised in Revere, he was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1940.  He entered the service of the United States Navy in November of 1942 & served until November of 1948.  Shortly after returning from World War II, he began his career with the Revere Police Department in 1949.  He was appointed as a Sergeant in 1959 & in 1970 was appointed as a Captain.  He retired in 1986.  James was a quiet gentleman, preferring the company of his family at home gatherings almost over all other things.  His beloved, dear wife, Patricia M. (Bowen), died in March of 2002.  He is the Cherished Father of, Patrice M. Cowhig of Revere, James A. Cowhig of Newburyport, Maryellen Mauriello & her husband Mark of Reading, & John B. Cowhig & his husband, Shawn Dasans of Londonderry, NH.  He is the Dear brother of: Eleanor L. Fielding of Revere & the late: Dennis & John Cowhig, Anna J. Russo, Marjorie E. McPike & Dorothy K. Spinazzola.  He is the Devoted Grandfather of Alex R. Kelly of Revere, Ava P. & Mark J. Mauriello, both of Reading, & Devin B. Cowhig of Newburyport.  He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Restoration Fund at Immaculate Conception Church, 22 Lowe St., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, July 21st, 2013 from 3 – 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, July 22nd, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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  1. Maria & Ronald Saunders
    Jul 21 2013

    Dear Patrice & Alex –

    I am so heartbroken. I feel as if he was my “Papa” also. May God help you and all of your family through this time of grieving. I know how much you will miss him, but remember he is always with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for strength.

    Love,

    Maria

  2. Buck Bowen
    Jul 20 2013

    Quoting his mother-in-law, Mrs. Arthur H. Bowen, “the best thing that
    ever happened to this family was Jim Cowhig”.

    Buck Bowen

  3. Roberta DellAnno
    Jul 20 2013

    Mary Ellen,

    I’m so sorry about your Dad. I’ve been thinking about you since Dee told me.

    Tomorrow is my daughter’s 14th birthday, otherwise I would be there tomorrow.

    I sent flowers, hopefully they will get there in time. Since it’s short notice and a Sunday they couldn’t guarantee the delivery.

    Please let Patrice, John and Jim know I am thinking about them too.

    Love
    Bobbie

  4. Lori Grace
    Jul 20 2013

    My sincere regrets to you and your family, Jim Cowhig, as you go through this loss of your father.

    My prayers are with you all.

    May you heal quickly…

    Lori

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.