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Gene Arthur Gowe MT. PLEASANT - Gene Arthur Gowe of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully on September 5, 2015 in Charleston, SC surrounded by his family members and his loving friend Jane Thompson. Born in Wallsville, PA on 1/22/36, Gene formerly lived in Northern NJ, Kingwood, TX, Naperville, IL, and Tampa, FL. Gene served two years in the US Naval Reserve and had a successful 43 year career with Leslie Controls, Inc. a subsidiary of Circor International as a regional and national sales manager and retired in 2002. Gene, an accomplished jazz pianist and composer, also spent a lot of time at the Stokes Center where he was an avid bridge player. He is survived by Bobbie and Roy Cabibbo of VA, Laure and Fred Barrett of NJ, Richard and Jacqueline Gowe of Charleston, SC, Robert and Sue Gowe of NJ, Carolyn and Cosmo Debellis of CA, Scott Gowe of NJ, Gene Gowe Jr. of TX, John and Julie McGowen of WI, his sister Eileen Shields of MD, 25 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Gene is predeceased by his parents Arthur Worth Gowe and Pearl Viola Gowe and brothers Harry and Fred. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2015.

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Bob Fischer

September 1, 2022

Miss GAG. After I left Leslie Controls, we still chatted about twice a year, miss that! Had the opportunity of having lunch with his son Richard in Charleston after Gene died. Unfortunately I sold my beach house there a few years ago. As I started, I miss GAG!

Bill Joss

September 28, 2015

My condolences for your loss. I took over for Gene at Leslie Controls (Tampa, FL) in 2001. Gene stayed on to help me with the transition and we spent many hours together - a true gentleman, professional and scholar. His favorite mantra was "go back to basics" - in which he was 100% correct. I am so glad I got to spend some time with him!

Christine Leonardi

September 19, 2015

Dear cousins,
We are so sorry about Uncle Gene's passing. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Chrissy, Dan, Joseph and Gianna Leonardi

Victoria Coviello

September 15, 2015

Very sorry to hear the passing of Gene Gowe..

Jeff Den Bleyker

September 15, 2015

Rob and Scott, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers offered to him and the Gowe family. Miss you guys (but not NJ so much)

Bob Fischer

September 14, 2015

To Gene's family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with and often travel with Gene over our 20 years together with Leslie Controls. Gene was a talented and gifted professional and a very good friend. In reminiscing I think of all the good times, and some tough times business wise, we had during our time together. I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to know him. As recent as a year ago we got together in Charleston where I have a beach home, and chatted the entire day and half the night away. He will be missed!

September 14, 2015

To all of Gene's family. My deepest sympathy at your loss. I had the opportunity to know Gene at Leslie Controls for the better part of 20 years, working and and often traveling together with him. He was a talented and gifted professional and a close friend, and I am very saddened by his death. We got together about a year ago in the Charleston area where I have a beach home, and chatted away the entire day and half the evening. I have been reminiscing about all the good times, both professional and personal we had together over the years. He will be dearly missed!

September 14, 2015

To Genes family, we are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to all of you. The Madonia's (Wendy, Jim, Matt, Samantha, Alex, and Nicholas ❤

American Heart Association

September 13, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Ed and Pat Skopal

September 13, 2015

Dear Bobbie, our condolences on the loss of your dad, Sincerely, Ed and Pat Skopal

September 13, 2015

Bobbie, Roy and family. we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Ruby and Joe Cabibbo (Stoughton, WI)

Jan and Bud Willcox

September 13, 2015

Dear Bobbie and all Mr. Gowe's family-our deepest sympathies at the loss of your father, grandfather, great-grandfather. We send our love during this difficult time. Bud and Jan Willcox and Family

Leigh Trivette

September 8, 2015

Dear Family and Jane,
Please add me to the long list of people very grateful to have known Gene, however briefly. He always brought out a smile from anyone nearby. May I offer my sincerest condolences for such a loss and wishes that the many memories you have will provide some comfort.

Leigh Trivette

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