Sam Cowden

On Friday, July 12, 2013 of Bowie, MD; formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of 55 years to Jackie. Loving father of Joseph (Mary) Cowden, Joan (Steve) Morse, Jean (Eddie) Page, John (Bonnie) Cowden, and Joyce (Jim) Candleana. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Gary), Ryan (Andrea), Ashley, Natalie, Emily, Allyson, Tyler, Dylan, and Brent. He was also survived by four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Lou Ryan and his daughter Deborah Cowden. Family and friends may call at St. Jerome's Catholic Church at 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Saturday, July 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. where a Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Neurofibromatosis Foundation (www.nf.org)