Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Dowd, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He leaves his devoted wife of 56 years, Pauline (Langlois) Dowd, who cared for him with love and gratitude during his courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was first generation born to Irish immigrants Patrick and Catherine (Foley) Dowd on October 7, 1931 in Hartford. He attended Hartford area schools until he was drafted and honorably served in the Army during the Korean Conflict as a squad leader and...
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Dowd, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He leaves his devoted wife of 56 years, Pauline (Langlois) Dowd, who cared for him with love and gratitude during his courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was first generation born to Irish immigrants Patrick and Catherine (Foley) Dowd on October 7, 1931 in Hartford. He attended Hartford area schools until he was drafted and honorably served in the Army during the Korean Conflict as a squad leader and...