Eileen A. Rowan

Eileen A. Rowan, 79, of Route 29, Galway passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany with family at her side. She was born in Flushing, NY on August 5, 1942, a daughter of Herman and Ellen Hoy Wohlitka and attended grammar school at St. Kevin’s Catholic School. Eileen was a 1960 graduate of the Assisium in Manhattan. In her younger years, Mrs. Rowan worked for an insurance company. Later, her focus was on her family which included her husband and seven children. Eileen was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Broadalbin and found great comfort in her faith. She enjoyed her home and visits from her family, especially for the holidays. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she enjoyed decorating and preparing meals. Her favorite part was Christmas dinner with all of the family. Eileen was a member of a local bowling league for several years and served as its treasurer. She loved playing board games and cards and was also an avid Bingo player. Eileen enjoyed long phone calls with her friends and going on family trips and outings. Her favorite hobbies were couponing, grocery shopping, and sewing. Eileen loved the autumn season with its foliage, with her favorite sight being the brilliant orange leaves. She was a tough woman who fought until the very end. She was married to Robert M. Rowan on October 6, 1962, at St. Kevin’s Church in Flushing. Sadly, he died August 6, 2005. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Herman Wohlitka. Survivors include her seven children, Eileen Breckenridge of Clarksville, TN, Coreen (Gary) Kondrat of Middle Grove, Robert, Patricia, and Dawn Rowan, all of Galway, Michael (Melisa) Rowan of Avon Park, FL, and Theresa (Donald) Sitcer of Corinth; eighteen grandchildren, Meghan, Andrew, Caitlin, Lauren, Kyle, Kristine, Margaret, Amanda, Erin, Anthony, Brendon, Alyssa, Christian, Anneliese, Alana, Madelyn, Claire, and Jude; five great-grandchildren, Silas, Aspen, Ellie, Isla, and Aria, and anticipating the birth of two more; a sister, Grace Sigurdsson of Hudson, FL, and her son, Halldor Sigurdsson, of Holiday, FL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 – 8pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 11am at St. Joseph’s Church, 7 North Street, Broadalbin with Rev. Jun Segura, officiating. Burial will be in West Galway Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., in care of the funeral home.

Eileen A. Rowan

August 5, 1942 - September 22, 2021

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August 5, 1942 - September 22, 2021

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