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Mike Bowler, legendary lacrosse coach, inducted into Suffolk HOF
BY RICH ACRITELLI DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM
The Suffolk County Hall of Fame had a memorable night on May 18, honoring the athletic achievements of players and coaches from across the area.
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During the evening, longtime Rocky Point High School educator, administrator and coach Mike Bowler was inducted into the prestigious organization.
Moments before he passed away from cancer in December 2019, Bowler was in contact with his players, planning to coach another season.
Since he began coaching in 1973, Bowler maintained a consistently positive influence, mentoring his players during and after their playing days at Rocky Point.
Widely regarded as a devoted lacrosse coach, Bowler coached some of the finest teams in the league, county and state during his tenure. He had a multitude of contacts with college coaches and facilitated the recruitment of his players to some of the finest Division I colleges and military
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He was also a proud educator, serving as head of the social studies department and an administrator. He believed in counseling students. Outside of school, he was a devoted member of the Infant Jesus Parish in Port Jefferson.
His greatest joy was his wife, Helene, to whom he was married for 50 years. Together, they had four boys: Brendan, Sean, Kevin, and Michael.
All of his sons excelled as lacrosse players, going on to coach teams in New England and Colorado. Bowler had grandchildren who played lacrosse at Duke and Marist, and he truly loved his family reunions held at Martha’s Vineyard in the summers.
Always wearing a big smile, permeating his positive attitude and uplifting spirit onto others, Bowler is remembered as one of the most loyal and committed educators and coaches ever to guide students and athletes at Rocky Point High School.
