Peter F. Bowen, 76, of Pine Tree Road, Foster, died Sunday in the Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Lorraine A. (Fandetti) Bowen.
Born in NY, NY, a son of the late Vincent and Mary (Blessing) Bowen. He had lived in Foster for 17 years previously living in Glocester.
Mr. Bowen was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was Associate Commissioner of Vocational Education and was employed with the Department of Education for 21 years before retiring.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Peter J. Bowen of South Chatham, MA, a daughter, Laura M. Ferrara of Dayville, CT, a sister, Veronica Jetty of Woonsocket and a granddaughter, Victoria.
Funeral Private. Visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Wednesday 4-7pm in the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to RI Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis, 204 Hallene Road, Warwick, RI 02886.