Colleen Anne McGowan

1954 - 2017

Colleen Anne McGowan obituary, 1954-2017, Brooklyn, NY

BORN

1954

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

M.J. Smith Sons - Brooklyn

255 Ninth Street

Brooklyn, New York

Colleen McGowan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2017.

McGowan, Colleen A. (nee Flanagan). Retired NYPD Sergeant 10th pct. Daughter of the late Catherine O'Brien Flanagan and the late Joseph E. Flanagan. Loving mother of Brian McGowan. Sister of Roseanne Seminara (Greg), Maureen Rice, Catherine Rogozinski (Joe). Aunt of Vincent Seminara (FDNY) and Merissa, Joseph Seminara (NYPD) and Elizabeth, Justin Rogozinski (NYPD), and Keith Rogozinski (FDNY). Great aunt to Gregory, Madeline, Maya, Joseph and Liam Seminara. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 28, 10am at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Donations in Colleen's name may be made to: Sean Casey Animal Rescue, 153 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

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May 21, 2019

Acquaintance

Evey Santiago

I worked with Colleen when she was a police officer in the 13th precinct and am just learning of her death.
Colleen was just one of the nicest persons I ever got to meet on the job. She seemed to get along with everyone and had a really nice disposition, always happy, always smiling. I am so sorry to hear that she is gone because she was really an example to the community of what a good and honest police offer is and a good friend to other police officers.

December 5, 2017

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Ken Dulberg

I'm grateful to have had the opportunity in my life to have met and worked with and for Colleen. She was one of the most concerned, compassionate individuals I have ever met in my life. My condolences to her many family and friends. Rest in peace.

November 27, 2017

Connie &Eddie Rogozinski

May you rest in peace

November 26, 2017

M. J. Smith and Sons Funeral Home

Our thoughts are with the family and friends during this difficult time.

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