Patrick C. Cowan

Patrick C. Cowan, 77, of Natrona Heights passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 23, 1942 in Brackenridge to the late Charles Edward and Anna C. (Ford) Cowan, Sr. Pat lived his entire life in Natrona Heights and Brackenridge. He was a graduate of Har Brack High School and the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a Business Analyst for Dun & Bradstreet for 27 years. One of Pat’s proudest moments occurred as he worked in the Naval Department amongst the White House during the Kennedy Administration.

            Pat loved sports, especially the teams of his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Pitt fan and spent many years as a season ticket holder for both football and basketball. Pat enjoyed driving and was known to take the long way to destinations. Whether it was a trip to the beach, the casino or a restaurant, he found a unique way to get there. Sarcasm was a big part of his personality and he lived to make people laugh. He was a lifetime member of the Oregon Hunting and Fishing Club. He spent many years coaching youth baseball and was a president in the Highlands Hornets youth football organization.

            He is survived by his wife of 57 years Janice E. (Parsons) Cowan, his five children Patrick (Christine) Cowan, Tampa, FL, Timothy (Cristie) Cowan, Buffalo Twp., Melissa (Larry) DiGirolamo, Zoar, OH, Joseph (Michelle) Cowan, Finleyville and Carrie (Damian) Davies, Gilpin Twp. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren Patrick Cowan, III, Morgan Cowan, Alana Cowan, Carrie Kolkebeck, Ryley Cowan, Abree Cowan, Brodey Cowan, Dempsey Cowan, Emily DiGirolamo, Sarah (Drew) Major, Alexander Cowan, Cameron Davies, Dane Davies and one great grandson, Brock McDonald. Patrick is also survived by his brother C. Edward (Phyllis) Cowan, Natrona Heights and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Besides parents he was preceded in death by his son Michael David Cowan and a sister Edna Mae Werner.

            At Patrick’s request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be made at a later date. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. VISIT: dusterfh.com