Carmen C. Dowling, 88, of River Edge, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward Dowling (2019). She is survived by her loving children, Edward Dowling and Eileen (Ken) Tomeo, her cherished grandson, Paul Tomeo, as well as her two devoted sisters, Bunny Schoeneman and Frances Grassia. She is also survived by several nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Carmen was born on January 31, 1937 in Manhattan to Agnes (née Mayer) and Frank Posch. She was employed with Huffman-Koos, River Edge for many years.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:30 AM, at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 445 Fifth Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661. All those who wish to attend the mass are asked to meet directly at the Church no later than 10:15 AM. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carmen’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; www.stjude.org.