Neil L. Cowen, 91, of Indianapolis, formerly of Sorento, died at 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his residence.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento, with Rev. Ralph Ward officiating. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Cowen was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Highland, the son of Norredden and Elvia A. (Travis) Cowen. He married Mary Lou Depew on June 6, 1953, at the Sorento Presbyterian Church, and she preceded him in death on March 29, 2008.
Mr. Cowen graduated from Sorento High School with the Class of 1950. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Greenville College and went on to earn his Master’s of Accounting from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Cowen worked for P.R. Mallory as a CPA for many years, before becoming owner/operator of Landmark Realty in Indianapolis, where he was a CPA, builder, and real estate investor. Mr. and Mrs. Cowen retired to Seven Lakes in Fort Myers, FL, where he was a past president of the community. He was also proud of serving as jester in the Murat Shrine.
Mr. Cowen is survived by his son, Greg (Susie) Cowen of Nineveh, IN; daughters, Kathryn (Steve) Durbin and Karen (Brent) McNamara, both of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, Mary Kate, Jacob, Emily, Kyle, Myles, and Merrick; great-grandchildren, Ayden and Rowan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Norredden Gene Cowen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306. Condolences may be left online at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
