Allen Cowden

Allen Cowden of Manorville, formerly of Riverhead, died at home July 19, 2024. He was 89.

Born Jan. 30, 1935, in Remlap, Ala., he was the son of Harry and Rosetta (Robert) Cowden. 

He graduated from high school in Oneonta, N.Y., in 1951 and served in the Air Force and the Naval Air Reserves. 

Mr. Cowden worked in Medford in Carpenter Local #1222. He was a master mason and a member of Locust Fork No. 481 of the Grand Lodge of Alabama.

Predeceased by his wife, Joy (Condon) Cowden, in 2021, Mr. Cowden is survived by his sons Derek, Shane, Lance and Joe; daughter Heather; brother Ed, who is 100 years old; two daughters-in-law; and six grandchildren.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead is assisting the family with private services. 

Memorial donations may be made to Moriches United Methodist Church, attn: Amy Cleary, 47 Bauer Ave., Manorville, NY 11949.