Richard "Rich" B. Bowen

Rich Bowen, 60, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born February 7, 1964, in McKeesport. Son of the late Coach Dick Bowen and Janie (Sterett) Bowen of White Oak, PA. Rich is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate of 36 years, Denise Conrad Bowen, Daughter Brittany (Zack) Ray of Trafford, Son Sean, of Youngstown, Ohio and Aaron (Juliana Boyd) of North Huntingdon. Grandchildren Kieran and Cecilia Ray and his loving and devoted sister Jodi Bowen Baldridge. Also survived by much loved cousins, in-laws, extended family, several nieces, nephews and Godsons, Matthew Tarabek and Jimmy Blaszkiewicz. Rich Bowen was a 1982 Serra Catholic graduate and multi-sport athlete, a Parade All-American Quarterback, Dapper Dan player of the year, Co-Captain Pennsylvania Big-33 all-star game and 1981 WPIAL Class A football champion among other achievements. He was a top college recruit and played for both Pitt and Youngstown State. With an over 30-year successful career as a head football coach and athletic director, Rich worked for local high schools including Serra Catholic, Yough, Elizabeth Forward and Hempfield. He also assisted at Waynesburg University, Norwin and the latest, Greensburg Salem. In 2007, Serra won the WPIAL championship and were PIAA State runners up. Coach Bowen knew how to pull the best out of each of his players to utilize skills they didn’t even know they had. His joy was to see the growth and success of each of his players, instilling in them the drive to win. Over the years Rich was privileged to work with some of the finest coaches and officials in existence and will be greatly missed. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 14, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday October 15, at the Church of Immaculate Conception, Irwin; interment will follow in Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation in Coach Bowen's name to the football team booster organization of your choice. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Richard "Rich" B. Bowen

February 7, 1964 - October 8, 2024