I was very sad to learn of Sue's passing.  I met her through her time working on Squad C34.  She was a warm, friendly person with a great sense of humor and sincere caring for all who knew her.  May she rest peacefully.  My sincere condolences to her family.

Bob Drew
Hampden, ME

Sue, you have touched so many of us at different moments of our lives.  I will never forget your big heart, smile and kindness...💕



You were truly a big sister to me. From the first day i met you to the last time we spoke,  you invited me into your heart and never let me out, i will miss you beyond.....Love you, Ruf Ruf

Susan was the best.  Kind, caring and loving.  I will miss her always.💔
Love,
Your sister, Janet

I am so saddened to hear about sue’s passing. Sue and Dave are great clients of mine at the hair salon. She would light up the whole room. Her smile and laughter was contagious. She had many great stories I loved  hearing. Always had a great laugh with Sue. It won’t be the same anymore. Sending my love and prayers to Dave, family, and friends. 

Love Kristen and Lastella & Co girls

Our condolences from your FBI family in Newark.  Thoughts and prayers to Susan's family.  God bless

I can't believe your gone. God has taken you way too soon. You had your whole life ahead of you. I am going to miss all your crazy stories, We laughed so hard over them.  I'm going to miss you by the pool and Donna calling out BROOKLYN!. I will miss your Cream Puffs and Pinolis. I know you are going to miss my EyE Brows, But most of all I am going to miss seeing your smiling face. Although i only new you for a short period of time it felt like i new you forever. Till we meet again in Heaven, I know you will have everyone laughing up there.
My Heart is broken.  Love and Miss you.
                                                              Carmella and Joe Gaeta

Our deepest condolences to all that new Susan. We met in the 80s, and even if we didn’t see each other for years, we would pick up right where we left off. We were so lucky to have her on our squad (C-7), taking such good care of everyone, and will miss her friendship dearly. She had the best outfits, the most beautiful smile, and the biggest heart. She was professional with the comfort of a listening ear and had the best shopping connections in Chinatown. Loved her pignoli and tri-color cookies. She was one of a kind and will be so very missed by all.

Sincerely,
Maria Zagara and Sherryanna Bellissimo

Devastated and heartbroken due to the sudden passing of our loving and dear friend Susan Bowman Novak.  It was unexpected and it leaves us with such emptiness.  There are no words.  
Susanna…we laughed, cried, got into trouble and have been through many things together.  We always had a great time.  She was the Best!  She loved cooking, baking and sharing the goodies.   Let’s  not forget her favorite place… Atlantic City… Joker Poker.  Happy that she had a second chance at love with Dave.  Great memories that we will always cherish.  Always remember…Spill the Wine 🍷  Always with a smile and a helping hand.  Will never be forgotten.  Love you always! 
Forever in our hearts.  ❤️💔❤️💔

My deepest condolences to Sue's family and friends.  I have known Sue since 1990 and she was one of the best people, with the biggest heart.  She loved her family fiercely and that includes her Bureau family.  I could never replicate her delicious rainbow or pignoli cookies, nor would I even try, but they rivaled the best Italian bakeries.   She always remembered to bake extra for my "girls" at Christmas, and she probably knew that I ate way too many before they made it home.  She was honest, funny, kind, generous and loving and had time for everybody, especially when we needed a reality check.  She never failed to ask to see pictures of my girls and always asked after them.  They loved the little treats she would pick up for them - we still have those light up princess cups she got them for Christmas.  I'm so glad she found happiness a second time and got to enjoy retirement, even though it was way, way too short.  Love you, Sue and miss you.  Heaven is getting a true angel.  

So many laughs & good times with Sue.  She treated everyone the same & it didn't matter if you were the ADIC, a TFO or the cleaning crew; she was always going to tell you what was on her mind.  She was happiest when she saw others laugh & smile.  She also didn't take herself too seriously or let anyone around her take themselves too seriously.  She made you laugh with her humor and kept you full with her treats & sweets.   She made a very difficult job, in a very serious environment, enjoyable. She provided relief from the craziness of our businesses often when her colleagues didn't even realize they needed it.  We need more Sue's in this world today.

She will be missed, but I take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with her 1st husband whom she loved so much and that she was loved by her current husband and his family all this time.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Susie was one of the most loving and generous people. She loved her family immensely. She always saw the best in everyone and always wanted to take care of everyone. She loved to cook and bake. She made the best cookies and cream puffs. Her passing will leave a hole in our hearts. May she rest in peace knowing how loved she is always. 

Susan, you are now an angel in heaven and you will be missed by all of us at your old job.  I will not forget the tri-color and delicious pignoli cookies you usted to make for us!   But most of all, I will remember your big smile and for the big heart that you have.  Thank you for your friendship.  I am sure that Paul was waiting for you at the gate of Heaven.  May you both R.I.P. and i will cherish all of the good times and good memories we shared at work.  My deepest condolences to your loved ones. 
Carlo 

Our yearly Christmas Dinner. You are loved by your Lake  Ridge friends. As we know you loved us also. First day we met at Donna’s house. I knew then that I liked you. You will be missed. Your personality and wit. 

I am sadden to hear about Susan. She was a kind individual and it was a pleasure to be her colleague in the Bureau. I send my prayers and condolences to her family, friends and all who knew and was part of her life.

Susie Q was a very special lady and friend.  She started out as my secretary but became a good friend.  Laughs and tears we shed over the years and all our aches and pains in our later years.  Regardless of where I worked, she always was great counsel.
She could always make me smile and gave me a safe place to vent.
  Loved hearing all her family stories, she made you feel like you were part of that family.
Everytime I see rainbow cookies I think of her(hers were truly the best!)

Was so happy that after losing Paul,  she found love again with Dave.
With sympathy to Dave and her family.  The world has lost someone very special.


Susan loved and took care of her Agents on C-7. She was the best Secretary I had in 36 years. She was like our mother. I’ve missed her ever since I left New York in 1994. She even figured out how to make Italian Espresso in the squad area most afternoons. She is one of the people that made the FBI a true family. Rest in peace sweet Susan. We will miss you……❤️
Ted Gardner

Sue was a great friend. Always smiling, funny, helpful, loved to cook and bake for office parties, she was one of a kind. Always willing to listen if you needed a shoulder to cry on, she was there for you. I’ll never forget our donut days every Friday in the office. We nicknamed each other she called me “big mouth” and I called her “ little mouth”.  

Fly high with the Angels my friend I will never forget you!

Susie was beloved at the FBI. She was so much fun to be around, always ready to share a laugh. She spoke fondly of her family, especially her nieces and nephews. I will miss our lively exchanges and her fabulous home made cookies that she shared around the office. Prayers for her family. She was special.

Sue was such a great person and so much fun to be around.  She will be sorely missed.  May she Rest in Eternal Peace.  

In my experiences with Susie, she reflected as a happy loving and supportive woman. I  enjoyed talking with her at family gatherings. Her infectious smile will be greatly missed but will also serve as a reminder of how to enjoy life. Her tender commitment to her family was plainly obvious. My condolences to her family.

Susan was the best at keeping all of the C-7 Squad , especially me, out of trouble.  She always came in the office with a smile and she brightened up everyone's day.  I especially liked to hear about her shopping adventures and the sales promotions occurring throughout lower Manhattan.  She will be greatly missed.  I am very sorry for your loss.  Thoughts and prayers are with the family.  
      

Brooklyn (Susan) you are going to be missed especially at the pool… You always had a smile & a kind word for everyone 💞
RIP My Friend 💔

Sue. (Brooklyn) Four years ago I met the most amazing person when  you moved to HCS. We always had so much fun at the pool especially when Dave & Donna carried on like two little kids & we always had to yell at them. All our get togethers at  all our houses. All the holiday party’s. The happiness on your face & pride when you finally purchased your 1st home . You filled it with so much love. You were always warm & welcoming to everyone who knew you. You will be missed beyond any words can express. Fly high my friend, your smile & laugh will never be forgotten. 
We will try to  help Dave get through this struggle. 

Love you❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
Marilyn & Donna

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Susan Bowman

September 6, 1958 – June 7, 2023

Quinn Hopping Funeral Home

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