James M. Dowd's Obituary
Age 62, of Baldwin, formerly of Mt. Washington, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Husband of 40 years to JoAnn (Burke) Dowd; father of James Joseph "JJ" and Michael Dowd; grandfather of Jasper, Lily, Dreama, Gavin, Heaven, Anna, and Hazel; brother of Ellen (Paul), Joseph, Margaret, Mary (Bill), Ann, Theresa, Charlotte, Karen (Jim), and the late Andrew (Donna) and John (Bobbi); son of the late Andrew Joseph and Ellen Mae (Caveney) Dowd. Jim worked for 25 years in maintenance for Baker/Young Corp. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but particularly enjoyed spending time at his camp. Jim worked hard and always gave of himself. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Jim's final gift was a gift of life through the Center for Organ Recovery and Education. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, October 6, 12-8 PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 7, 10 AM, in the funeral home chapel. Donations may be made to CORE (core.org). Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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