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Mr. Fran E. Downey
April 7, 2008
Dear Friends:
Thank you for the kind online words about my father. He lived a remarkable life - right up to the very end. He died on Easter morning in his own home - very peacefully without any pain and with all his faculties. And so he died just the way he lived his life and we all feel lucky for that, and now he is in God's hands.
Best wishes,
on behalf of
The Downey Family
Joanne Janicki
March 31, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Downey Family. Mr. Downey demonstrated the best in the teaching profession. He was the consumate gentleman and a fine Democrat. I remember him fondly. LHS 1968.
Ron Wilson
March 27, 2008
We were very fortunate to have had such a dedicated member of The New York State Retired Teachers' Association. May he rest in peace.
Gloria Lowder
March 27, 2008
To the Downey family;
Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Mr. Downey was a valued member of NYSRTA and he will be missed.
Eleanora Hildebrand
March 26, 2008
On behalf of the Western Zone of the New York State Retired Teachers' Association, sympathy and prayers are extended. In Francis' memory, a donation will be made to the Robert DeCormier Fund of NYSRTA, which assists retired educators in need. May he rest in peace!
Francis D. McCann, son of Kelly & Kay McCann, 70 Colton Av. Lackawanna
Francis McCann
March 25, 2008
I am sad to learn of Bud's death. Although I have been away from Lackawanna for several decades my heart is still there. It is forever "home" like nowhere else I have lived. God bless. I hope you can rejoice in his life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fran Pordum
March 25, 2008
Dear Dorothy and The Downey Family, Bud was a gentleman at all times.A well-respected member of our community.His good works touched all of us in our Lackawanna Community.MY prayers are with the family.
Karen Daly
March 25, 2008
Dear Aunt Bebe, Our phone conversation said it all. Your TLC kept Uncle Buddy to be the oldest male Downey. Without your support, I'm certain he never would have been able to continue. Iwill be at mass here in Sarasota but my prayers and thoughts will be at OLV. Love to all of you, Karen
JeanE. Concialdi
March 25, 2008
Dear Mrs. Downey and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We think of you often, and pray for you and your family during this time.It was a pleasure being your old neighbors, we miss you and hope you take care of yourself now.JeanE., Dave, Audrey & Madalyn Concialdi (MacVicar)
Kevin Starkey
March 25, 2008
Dear Family: I was so sorry too hear about Mr. Downey!! A special Man. A real loss to this Life!! Sincerely, Kevin Starkey, Homeless man, Lackwanna Class of l967! [email protected]
Joe Foley Jr.
March 25, 2008
Dear Miss Downey:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy over the passing of Mr. Downey. He was a superb teacher and a fine gentleman. What a better day to enter into eternal life than Easter Sunday. He is now with Our Lord in heaven.
You and your family will be in my prayers.
Joe Foley Jr.
Michael Stefan
March 25, 2008
Dear Downey Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad and husband's passing. I will always remember him as a man of integrity who loved his family. His life will live on in those who love him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless.
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