Angela Bowden

Angela (Angie) Capozzi Bowden passed away at the age of 93 on January 26, 2026. She was born to Vito and Isabella Capozzi on November 28, 1932. Angie grew up in Auburn, New York and moved to Weedsport, New York after marrying her husband Donald F. Bowden Sr. They were married for 67 years before his passing. Angie graduated from West High School in 1950, then went on to nursing school at Auburn Memorial Hospital, graduating in June of 1953 with a RN Degree. She was employed for 30 years at Auburn Memorial Hospital and also worked at the Gibson Nursing Home in Weedsport for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Weedsport, an active member of the Altar Rosary Society and the Weedsport Garden Club. She married Donald F. Bowden Sr. on September 12, 1953, and they had seven children.

She is survived by her seven children, Charlene (Juice) Langowski, Carolyn Campbell, RoseMarie Bowden (Walt Kordziel), Donald F. (Carol) Bowden Jr., Denise Bowden, Joseph Bowden and Michael (Julie) Bowden; her nine grandchildren, Erin Hester-Merkovich (Justin), Elizabeth McDowell (Joe), Chris Campbell, Hunter Bowden, Reilly Bowden (Sara), Zach Bowden, Joshua Bowden (Alyssa), Mike (Leah) Gehman, Chris Gehman; her seven great grandchildren, Elijah and Mila Merkovich, Callum and Angus McDowell, Colton Bowden, Porter and Celesta Gehman. Angie is also survived by her brother Nickolas Capozzi and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Angie was preceded in death by her husband Donald Bowden Sr; her sisters, Mary Bodine Osterman and Lucy Cuilla; her brothers, John, Tony and Pat Capozzi and her two sisters-in-law, Pat Jorolemon and Marcia Bowden.

A calling hour will be held from 10am - 11am on Monday, February 2nd in St. Joseph’s Church, Weedsport, NY. A funeral mass will immediately follow at 11 am in church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Snow Parish, 299 Clark Street, Auburn NY. Memo to Angela Bowden Funeral.

Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home, Weedsport.

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