Allentown High School Alumni
Allentown, New Jersey (NJ)
In Memory of
Richard (dick) Newell Owens
1941-2023
Born Sep 19, 1941, Richard (dick) Newell Owens attended Allentown High School in Allentown, NJ.
Class of 1959
Sep 19, 1941 - Dec 23, 2023
Sep 19, 1941 - Dec 23, 2023
Played trumbone in High School band.
Loved electronics. Operated the projector in school auditorium for student assemblies. Served in the US Air Force from 1959 'til 1963 advancing his knowledge in electronics. After graduating from the Air Force, he was accepted as a Supervising Egineer for Fox News in Philadelpha, then another TV Station in West Palm Beach, Florida. Also worked for another TV Station in Waterloo, Iowa (also in a Supervising position). After several yrs. In Iowa, he & his Rosemary, decided to retire in The Villages in Florida. He loved listening to classical music, Broadway musicals.
He leaves behind to mourn his death his wife of 59 years, Rosemary Lebwohl whom he married on Jan. 4, 1965. His 2 children: Barry 54 & Danielle 52, he treasured his 2 grandchildren (2 boys): Asher & Blake Ahrens.
He also leaves behind his 2 younger siblings & their spouses: Sister Carol & Husband Tony Brozosky, Jr. of Yardville, NJ & Brother Paul & Wife Lynn Owens from Crossville, Tenn.
Loved electronics. Operated the projector in school auditorium for student assemblies. Served in the US Air Force from 1959 'til 1963 advancing his knowledge in electronics. After graduating from the Air Force, he was accepted as a Supervising Egineer for Fox News in Philadelpha, then another TV Station in West Palm Beach, Florida. Also worked for another TV Station in Waterloo, Iowa (also in a Supervising position). After several yrs. In Iowa, he & his Rosemary, decided to retire in The Villages in Florida. He loved listening to classical music, Broadway musicals.
He leaves behind to mourn his death his wife of 59 years, Rosemary Lebwohl whom he married on Jan. 4, 1965. His 2 children: Barry 54 & Danielle 52, he treasured his 2 grandchildren (2 boys): Asher & Blake Ahrens.
He also leaves behind his 2 younger siblings & their spouses: Sister Carol & Husband Tony Brozosky, Jr. of Yardville, NJ & Brother Paul & Wife Lynn Owens from Crossville, Tenn.