Maureen Cowan

April 26, 1949 - November 15, 2020

Maureen Cowan, 71 of Eltingville passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Staten Island University Hospital South in Staten Island, New York. Born Tuesday, April 26, 1949 in Staten Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Sullivan and Alexandra Kosnik Sullivan. Maureen an almost 50 year resident of Eltingville, was a homemaker. Maureen, an animal lover, was a SICAW Volunteer helping with animal welfare. Maureen was known for being an amazing crotchetier, as well as gardener. She won many awards for gardening when she was younger. She loved her grandchildren and would do anything for them. Maureen was an amazing woman who will be missed by all. She cared for everyone and was a great mother, wife, and friend. Maureen was the devoted wife of 48 years to James Cowan. Loving mother to James Cowan (Lori), Deirdre Cowan and Caitlyn Ricci (Michael). Beloved sister of Carol Kruesi. Cherished grandmother to James and Liam and baby #3 on the way. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will be in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made in Maureen's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or (SICAW) Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect, please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We do not accept deliveries from outside vendors for bakery products, fruit baskets, and floral arrangements until further notice. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in house floral designers who work under the most stringent sanitary conditions which include temperature checks, mask wearing, distancing and protective clothing. We must protect the families we serve, our own families and staff who operate the funeral home.