In memory of Owen

Our family is saddened by the passing on July 16 of Owen, beloved husband to Ellen and to the late Tish; loving father of son Gerrit (and fiancee Erin), daughter Elizabeth, stepdaughters Lindsey (and husband Adam) and Jessica (and husband Scott); proud and loving grandfather of Gerrit's children, Nolan and Josie, and of Lindsey's daughter, Audrey; and brother of Austin.

A large gathering of family and friends attended a funeral mass July 28 at Our Lady of the Cape Church in Brewster, followed by a luncheon where they shared their memories of Owen. 

Donations in Owen's memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

Owen was born in New York City on January 6, 1952 to the late Dr. Austin S. and Mary. After graduating from Fordham University, he began his career in insurance and sales. He went on to start Printex, a successful business on Cape Cod, where he raised his family.

Owen was a caring and loving son, husband and father, and family was everything to him. He loved his life on the Cape, long walks on the beach, spending time with family and friends and sitting by the fire on a cold winter's night. He was a great storyteller and a big Three Stooges fan, and was often found at Buncey's in Dennis on a Friday night. He spent his past few years traveling, and always looked forward to his yearly Maine vacation with his wife and long-time friends. He will be greatly missed and will continue to live on in all of his relatives and friends.

A hot time at Disney for Dan and Julie

Julie traveled to Florida to attend the Girl Scouts National Convention, held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort on July 20-22. Although not an official delegate, she enjoyed the activities and events and took notes to report back to the Heart of New Jersey council.

Dan flew down to join her as the convention was wrapping up, and the couple spent the next three days visiting three of the Disney parks - Hollywood Studios, Animal Kindom and EPCOT.

Pacing themselves in the midsummer heat, and avoiding the thrill rides that had the longest lines, they had a great time exploring the parks. Neither had been to Disney Florida in decades. Only Dan had seen EPCOT before (on a long-ago trip with young Marie and Danny), and neither had seen the Hollywood and Animal parks. They finished up by watching the EPCOT fireworks, then flew home on the 26th.