Obituary of John Richard Elower

John Richard Elower, 74, of Owego passed away November 7, 2015. He was born in Johnson City in 1941 to the late Ellis and Mary Dunn Elower. John retired from IBM and was also employed at Lockheed Martin in Owego. He was a member of the VFW Post 1371 of Owego; a 55 year life member of the Croton Hose #3 Fire Department; Vestal Elks #2508; and past Commander of the American Legion Post 401 in Owego. In addition to his parents, John was also predeceased by a brother and a sister. He is survived by his wife Emilie “Lee” Elower; daughters Lisa Amaro-Lopez, and Kelly (Bob) Price and stepson Wayne Sherwood. Grandchildren Ashley (Juan) Garcia, Jessica Amaro-Lopez, Christina Price and Nicholas Sherwood; great-grandchildren Karizma , Valarie and Juan Richard Garcia; sister Mary Jane Brown, and many nieces and nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Estey, Munroe and Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego on Friday, November 13 at 12 noon with Pastor Lenny Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the American Legion Post 401, Front St., Owego NY 13827.