Richard Fay Rowley

Rev. Rowley was born July 5, 1928 in Binghamton, New York. During his high school years, he met and courted his future wife, Jean Louise Thomson. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College. He then earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. Later, he earned a doctorate of Ministry from International Seminary.

His first church posting was at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Erie, Pennsylvania. During this period his son, Mark, was born.

He then assumed pastorship of Northminster Presbyterian Church in 1960, and served there until retiring in July of 1993.

Dr. Rowley believed his calling as a minister was to spread the word of God. Under Reverend Rowley’s leadership, the church membership grew, as well as the scope of church activities. Dear to his heart was the building of the new sanctuary in 1970, complete with a new steeple to witness God’s presence to the community.

He is predeceased by his brother, Walter, his beloved wife, Jean, and his grandson, Benjamin Busby-Collins.

He is survived by his son Mark Rowley (Michele), his granddaughters, Emily Rowley-Krueger (Aram), and Gwendolyn Rowley, and nephew Adrian Rowley (Jill), and his informally adopted daughter Jeanie Branconi.

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