Linda Ann Dowling passed away peacefully Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born on January 6, 1946 to Abigail and Paul Drabek in New York City. Survived by her  sisters Barbara Gabriel and Gail Harford. Loving mother to her two sons Keith Dowling and Kevin Dowling and his wife Libby. Devoted Nana to her grandchildren Melissa, Kieran, Margaret, Lydia, Joseph and Gabriella. Cherished Aunt to Bob, Christy, Rick and Patty.  Linda worked at Horace Mann for over 25 years as an administrative assistant in the college placement office, a job she truly loved. A dear friend to many, she will be missed. Her memory will live on forever in our hearts. 

Visitation Friday, March 9th 2018 from 3-7 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Committal private.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. The family wishes to extend it’s thanks to White Plains Hospital for their support in her final days. 

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• when it is filled with joy.
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