Sowsy, Dr. Gerald, 84 of Revere and formerly of Chestnut Hill and Sunapee, NH passed away on April 29, 2013. Dr. Sowsy was born in Boston and raised in Chelsea. He graduated the New Preparatory School, Cambridge in 1946, he graduated from Harvard University, class of 1950 and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, class of 1955. Dr. Sowsy wn his own dental practice in Newton Center for many years. He was a Captain in the United States Air Force following the Korean War. He was also a member of the Alpha and Omega Dental Society and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Gerald was the beloved husband of Shirley (Hoffman) Sowsy for 62 years. He was the devoted father of Gail Katz and her husband Dr. Steven Katz, Craig Sowsy and his wife Amy and Marjorie Boyle and her husband Terence. He was the loving son of the late Henry and Lena Sowsy. Gerald was the dear brother of Dr. Paul Sowsy and his wife Sabina. He was the loving grandfather of Tracey, Michael, Allison, Bradley, Colin and Caitlin. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at the New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM. Memorial observance will be held immediately following the interment until 7:00 PM at the Jack Satter House Community Room. Donations in Dr. Sowsy’s memory may be made to the Autism Society of America, 47 Walnut St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 or to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923.