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Who was Tommy Cowan? Prominent Buffalo restaurateur dies at 44

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​​​​​Cowan, who was born and raised in South Buffalo, started young working in some franchises, then moved to SoHo and built City Tavern, according to his obituary. He even opened a gourmet hot dog stand downtown. In addition to owning Doc Sullivan’s and Forty Thieves, he is also a partial owner of Patrick’s Rooftop in downtown Buffalo.

(Photo: X/ @JoelFeroleto & Facebook/ Doc Sullivan’s)

Tommy Cowan, a prominent figure in the Buffalo restaurant scene who owned Doc Sullivan’s in South Buffalo and Forty Thieves in Elmwood Village, died suddenly on May 6, his family confirmed. He was 44 years old.

Cowan, who was born and raised in South Buffalo, started young working at some franchises, then moved to SoHo and built City Tavern, according to his obituary. He even opened a gourmet hot dog stand downtown. In addition to owning Doc Sullivan’s and Forty Thieves, he is also a partial owner of Patrick’s Rooftop in downtown Buffalo.

Cowan was raised by his parents, Tom and Libby Sciandra Cowan, according to his obituary. He has two sisters, Erin (Brian) McElroy and Kristen (Patrick) Lalley. He was also a beloved uncle, affectionately known as “Funcle” to his nieces and nephews, Anna, Maddie, Andrew and Aidan.

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