Nita was a beloved wife, partner, and best friend to her cherished husband of 64 years, Stephen Lowey. An adored mother to Dana (David), Jackie (David) and Douglas (Ellen). And devoted and beloved grandmother to Jillian,

"With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully on March 15 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildre

Lowey, the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, represented the Hudson Valley for more than three decades and fought for women’s health and federal funding.