Robert J. Bowling, age 82, Air Force Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of Veronica, nee Moran, for over 50 years; loving father of Patricia, Philomena “Peggy” (David) Zitzer, Mary Ellen (Patrick) Mills, Marjorie and Lisa (Bill Grogan) Bowling; proud grandfather of Joseph (Leanne), Erinn, Liam and Ellen and greatgrandfather of Brianna; fond uncle of 45. Friends and family will meet Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188 or the American Heart Association, 801 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst, 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
