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Thomas Downey Obituary

DOWNEY-Thomas A., Jr., of West Islip, LI, on July 7, 2004. Beloved husband of Norma Morgillo Downey. Devoted father of former Congressman Thomas J. Downey and Jeffrey J. and his wife Tracy Downey. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Teddy, Jack and Zachary. Dear brother of Marie Hammer, Robert Downey, Kathleen Biesada, William Downey and the late Joan Downey and Dorothy Downey. Adored by his many nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Evelyn Carlin. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mi. west of the Robert Moses Cswy). Religious service Sunday 7:30PM at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service to be held Monday 12:30PM at the Funeral Home. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, LI. Visiting Saturday & Sunday 2-4:30 & 7-9:30PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Thomas' name would be appreciated to Gurwin Adult Day Health Care, 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 or Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790.

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Published by Newsday from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2004.

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Jennifer Mcdonald

May 1, 2024

John & Theresa Palmisano

July 21, 2004

Dear Mrs. Downey, Tom, and Jeff,



We found out while we were away on vacation that Mr. Downey had passed. I will always have fond and loving memories of Mr. Downey driving us around while campaigning for Tom, and then buying us pizza at Pizza Town.

Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. We will get in touch with you soon.



All our love,

John, Theresa, and Billy Palmisano

George Eastwood

July 10, 2004

Although I never met the deceased, I have met his son, Tom, many times, having been active in various Lindenhurst community affairs and parades. I did know his father, in fact he had hired me when he was Salesmanager of Drake Bakeries, and was responsible for my successful career with company through his wisdom and guidance. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Sally & Dick Petrusa

July 9, 2004

Tom,

Sorry for your loss.

Though I never met your father I have fond memories of working with you for the benefit of Grumman and all of Long Island.

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