Obituary of Thomas Gowen

Thomas Gowen, 59, of Freehold Township died Friday, August 24, 2007 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township. He was born in New Brunswick and had resided in the Freehold area for many years. He was a graduate of New Brunswick High School and attended the University of Miami, Miami, Florida. He also attended many professional development schools including Ford Marketing Institute, U.S. Jaycees Management College, and General Motors University. He was general manager of Circle Chevrolet, Shrewsbury where he was employed for the past year. Prior to that he was a manager for Kelle Chevrolet, Howell Township, Brunswick Pontiac Buick GMC, East Brunswick, Sansone Auto Network, Perth Amboy, Whelan Pontiac Buick GMC, George Hughes Chevrolet GEO, and S.B. King and Son, Inc., all of Freehold Township. He was a supporter of the Best Friends Animal Society. Tom was an active and valued member of the Freehold community. He was a Past Director of the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman of the Western Monmouth Y.M.C.A, a Past President of the Freehold Area Jaycees and a Jaycee International Senator, a Past District Chairman of the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America, a Past President of the Freehold Republican Club, a member of the Monmouth County Republican Club, a member of the Oldsmobile Vanguard Sales Club, Cadillac Master Manager, and was a GMC Sales Master. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Pamela J. Gowen, in 2005. Surviving are two brothers, Gerald D. Gowen, South River and Richard Gowen, Rapid City, S.D.; a sister, Loretta “Jeannie” Bollinger, North Brunswick; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Visiting will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Thomas and Pamela Gowen Radiological Education Fund, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Attn: Foundation, 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07754 would be appreciated.