Obituary of Donald Joseph Cowie

Donald J. Cowie, 75, of Freehold Township, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold. Born in New York City, he resided in Freehold Township for the past 50 years. Before retiring Donald worked as a metal lather for National Acoustics in New York City his entire career. He was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1672, Freehold. And was also a member of Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro. Donald was a former coach of Freehold Soccer League, an avid fisherman and a NY Giant season ticket holder for 40 years. He was a communicant and usher at St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Claudette, his three daughters and two sons-in-law, Eileen Allen of Freehold, Marie and Ken Speers of Yardley, PA and Beth and Glenn Fischer of Washington, NJ; and 8 grandchildren, Jack, Matt and Maggie Allen, Christine and Kelly Speers and Kelsey, Austin and Douglas Fischer. Friends and family are invited to visit Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Freehold. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Should friends desire, donations in his memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, of St. Rose of Lima parish, 16 McLean Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.