Gerald C. McDowell
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Gerald C. “Jerry” McDowell, 79, of Washington, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Monday, February 26, 2018, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh, following a two-week illness.
He was born August 4, 1938, in Washington, a son of Robert H. and Catherine Marcella Kerrigan McDowell.
Mr. McDowell was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School and was a graduate of Connelly Night School for plumbing in Pittsburgh.
He worked for John Bruno Plumbing and retired from Chapman Corp. in Washington, where he had worked for over 30 years.
Mr. McDowell was a 50-year member of Plumbers Local 27 in Pittsburgh. His other memberships included Houston Independent Club, American Legion Post 175 in Washington and Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 in Bradenton Beach, Fla.
He and his wife were snowbirds and have spent over 20 years wintering in Bradenton.
On November 21, 1959, he married Betty A. Conner, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Kathleen Rupprecht (Charles) of Houston and Michele Senay (Stanley) of Washington; three grandchildren, Jessica Fletcher (Mike), Kaitlyn Rupprecht and William Christopher Senay; great-granddaughter, Audrey Fletcher; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three brothers, Robert H. Jr., Walter T. and James T. McDowell and two sisters, Lois Mirisciotta and Marilyn Gideon.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, with the Rev. Susan Petritis officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.