Eileen McNamara Sowa's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2026 in Fairfax, Virginia

Eileen McNamara Sowa

November 18, 1936 - August 18, 2026 (89 years old)

Fairfax, Virginia

Eileen McNamara Sowa's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2026 in Fairfax, Virginia

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Eileen McNamara Sowa

November 18, 1936 - August 18, 2026 (89 years old)

Fairfax, Virginia

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Eileen McNamara Sowa Obituary

Eileen McNamara Sowa, born on November 18, 1936 in Washington, District of Columbia, passed away on August 18, 2026. Eileen leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eileen McNamara Sowa to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James McNamara and Agnes McNamara; her siblings, James McNamara (Billie), Sheila White and Denise Payne; and her daughter Kathleen Sowa French.

She is survived by: her husband Frank J. Sowa II; her children, Frank Sowa (Jennifer), Mary Herold (Ed), Kara Barger (David) and Thomas Sowa (Ravann); and her family Irish. She is also survived by 21 great‑grandchildren, her daughters and friends, Christmas tea with her daughters, granddaughters, and daughters‑in‑law.

In lieu of flowers or planting a tree, please make a donation to the Bishop O'Connell High School Knight Fund, which provides unrestricted support for the school's most mission‑critical needs.

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Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home



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Wed

Aug 26

Visitation

Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
9902 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

Wed

Aug 26

Visitation

Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
9902 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

Thu

Aug 27

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
8800 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003

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Thu

Aug 27

Burial

Fairfax Memorial Park
4401 Burke Station Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

Thu

Aug 27

Reception

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
8800 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003

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