Bridget Owens

Mrs. Bridget D. Owens, age 92, formerly of Elmwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Heritage Park, Jamestown, New York.

Born January 17, 1918 in Salamanca, New York she was the daughter of the late George and Rose Sobkowiak Miskowic. She was married on October 23, 1945 to Mr. Clifford Owens who predeceased her on February 18, 1978.

Mrs. Owens was employed at the former Salamanca Nursing Home retiring in 1985.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and St. Patrick’s Altar & Rosary Society. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are: 2 sons, Mr. Dean (Kathy) Owens, Tonawanda, New York, Mr. Lawrence (Nancy) Owens, Woodland Hills, California; 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 1 sister, Rita Haines, Jamestown, New York.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Peace Parish with Rev. Patrick Melfi, pastor, as celebrant.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salamanca Public Library Memorial Fund.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com.