Obituary of Todd Drew McDowell

Todd Drew McDowell passed away September 22nd, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Duane and Joyce McDowell and his sister Debra Jean. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years Marie DiDomenico McDowell, his daughter Katelynn, her husband Glenn Goudreau, and their son Theodore Todd, his daughter Sarajane, her husband Kenneth Irwin and their children Annabelle Bruyn McDowell, Wyatt Bruyn McDowell, Dawson, and Oaklynn, his sister Kelly Nicholas, her husband Mark, his brother Scott, his wife Christina, as well as numerous amazing aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

A longtime resident of Pine Bush, Todd was born and raised in Slate Hill, NY. A loving and devoted family man, Todd spent his life serving his friends and family with his generosity. A master of craftsmanship, Todd could always be counted on to help his friends, family, and neighbors achieve building their dreams. Todd spent over 25 years as a local master cabinet maker. Later in life he shared his expertise with customers at Beck’s Hardware in Pine Bush, NY by offering his building/ renovation knowledge. Todd loved his community and never met anyone who wasn’t a friend. He enjoyed the great outdoors with his lifelong friend Albert Leslie, Mikey Lamb, and Richie Leach. He would often spend his free time in his garage tinkering, fixing, building and restoring antique furniture. He also enjoyed hiking, fishing, and exploring the United States with his friends and family. Todd passed peacefully at the age of 62 after a long and arduous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded in his home by extraordinary friends and family who helped him transition through the gates of heaven. First love’s kiss brought new life and last love’s kiss sent him home. Todd will be heartachingly missed and irreplaceable to anyone and everyone who he called FRIEND. 

Special thanks to mother-in-law and prayer leader Carol DiDomenico, Todd’s nephew Steven Seaman, friend Aimee Monestero, sister-in-law Rachael DiDomenico and Angie Fodera, neighbors Nilsa and Humberto Negron, Elizabeth McNamee, Phil, Michelle Hopkins, and Faith Loeser from The Table in Montgomery, NY, and The Hudson Valley Hospice team of Ulster County NY, as well as those who provided food during this time. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center who help residents with food and travel support while battling cancer 100 Ward Street Montgomery, NY 12549
https://resources.hudsonvalleycancer.org/donate.aspx

Visitation  will be held at  William M Gagan Funeral Home 1525 Burlingham Road Pine Bush, NY 12566 on Saturday September 27, 2025 from 2-4 P.M. with a Service at 4:00 PM.

**After the eulogy there will be time to share stories about Todd’s life**