Lasting Memories

John F. Dowling
March 20, 1933-Nov. 28, 2024
Pleasanton, California

John F. Dowling, age 91, of Pleasanton, CA passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. He will always be remembered as a faithful servant of God, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and avid sports fan. John was born on March 20, 1933 to John and Marie Dowling of Drexel Hill, PA. He attended West Catholic all boys high school and later attended Lasalle University where he earned a degree in Industrial Business.  Between his sophomore and junior year, John was called to enlist in the army where he served for 2 years. After losing his father at a young age, John quickly became the man of the house looking out for his mother and his sister.  He worked during his years in high school and college as a golf caddy at Aronimink Golf Club for 8 years.  After college, he started his career at Transo Paper Company based in Jersey City, NJ where he met the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Dorothy Dwulet.  He later joined Sperry Univac where he worked in production control. He had an unwavering work ethic and a career spanning 40 years. In 1976, he accepted a transfer to Silicon Valley and settled his family in San Jose, CA. While San Jose has been home for 47 years, John's heart has always been in Philadelphia. He is most remembered as a passionate sports lover and dedicated fan to the Phillies, Eagles and 76ers. He studied every player and every statistic. He loved sharing his love for sports with others and attended countless sporting events over his lifetime. He will be interred at Calvary Cemetery in Philadelphia. His greatest joy and proudest moments were his 9 grandchildren. He cherished his role as “Papa” and always had a close relationship with each of them. John is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy and their four children, John, Joanne Bugos (Robert), Nancy Benbow (Chris), Brian (Jill) and grandchildren Claire Dowling, Julia, Michael, Amanda and Mark Bugos, Sammy and Amanda Benbow, Brianna and Jessica Dowling. Relatives and friends are invited to attend John’s Celebration 0f Life at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 6410 St. Julie Dr, San Jose, CA 95119 on Saturday, December 14th at 10 a.m.