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Edward Downey Obituary
formerly of Binghamton
Edward J. Downey, 66, formerly of Binghamton, died Friday, October 24, 2008, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, N.C. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Ann Downey. He is survived by his brother and sisters, Jerry and Mary Downey, Wellsville, Pa., Ann Marie Downey, Binghamton, Jean Downey, Raleigh, N.C., Patty and Bill Johnston, Youngsville, N.C.; five nieces, five nephews, four great-nieces, five great-nephews. Ed was a retired member of the Binghamton Police Department, retiring after 20 years of service, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed golf and washing his car.
Funeral Services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Friday at 9:30 a.m., and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Thursday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Ed may be made to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790; or North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership, PO Box 14305, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Downey
Christine and Bill Curley
November 18, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to all of Ed's family. He was a very special guy. So sorry we were unable to express our sympathy in person.
Jane Lynch Fagan
November 10, 2008
Hi, Ann
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Bal in formed me. Please accept my condolences. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.
I'd love to hear from you. Remember all those great "C-land " times--and Centerport escapades?!
Hope to talk to you soon.
Love,
"Fonda"
Stetson (Stetsie) (Pennell) Momosor
November 7, 2008
Ann -- I'm thinking of you and your family. Sending my sincere condolences for the loss of your brother.
Love, Stetsie
Kelley and Rio Bowen
November 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ed was always so friendly and cheerful, and we enjoyed being neighbors with him.
Olivia Shapiro
November 1, 2008
My most sincere condolences to the family.
Livvy (Ekstein) Shapiro
Cortland, '68
steve mullens
October 31, 2008
ann marie, im so sorry. ed and jerry were heros for david and me. even as a kid (huskee) ed had a calm and kind way. thats me on ed's left in the picture from joanne. please send your family my condolences.
Carole (Hancharik) & Joe Gross
October 31, 2008
To the Downey family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Eddie. I will always remember the good times we had growing up across the street from each other on Rotary Ave. Eddie was just a good all around guy. Hold onto those wonderful memories. May our thoughts and prayers be with all of you in this time of great sorrow.
JAMES M. McLAUGHLIN
October 30, 2008
DEAR DOWNEY FAMILY,
I REMEMBER ED AS A YOUNG LAD AND LATER IN LIFE WE WROKED TOGETHER IN THE BINGHAMTON POLICE BUREAU. HE ALWAYS HAD THE DESIRE TO BE A POLICE OFFICER AND HE PROVED HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST AS HE DID HIS JOB. HE WAS ALSO A GENTLEMAN AND ALWAYS RESPECTED HIS SENIOR OFFICERS AND OTHERS HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
HIS OLD FRIEND,
JIM Mc LAUGHLIN - RET. BPD
Jim & Connie Roach
October 30, 2008
To the Downey Family
I was sorry to read about the passing of Ed, the first time I met Ed was at his Dad’s gas station at Memorial Circle when I was delivering Coca-Cola to his Dad . Over the years to come I got to know a very gracious and humble man. I can still remember the first day he started to walk the beat for the Binghamton Police Department. We had a lot laughs that day. A great man that will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Pat King
October 30, 2008
Eddie was a fine guy. He and his dad helped me rehabilitate a few worthless old cars. I have a photo of him from the 1958 AZ composite, and will be glad to share.
Joanne (Good-Tuttle) Hill
October 30, 2008
I'm so sorry, Ann, in the death of your brother. No matter how many years you have had to spend with someone, the loss is always difficult. I have such fond memories of our days together at Cortland, and I can't believe so much time has passed. I hope all the love coming your way will help with the healing and I hope we can be in touch someday.
Jane Barry
October 30, 2008
Dear Ann,
Ira and I extend our sympathy to you and your family. We know how difficult this must be. I remember visiting your family with you in our college days and it was such a warm and happy group. Hold onto those good memories. Over the years, I have asked Bal and Eileen and neither had your address. We are all anxious to re-connect. When things settle down, I hope to hear from you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Janie B.
Karen Freise Parker
October 30, 2008
Dear Anne - I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you - Would love to get in touch
In Sympathy -
Beth Fuller Moorehead
October 30, 2008
Ann, my sympathy during this sad time of loss for you and your family. Your brother sounds like he was very special and well loved by many. Ann, I remember college...spring break...Florida...our frivolous decision to fly rather than take our ride back north and your brother's good natured willingness to drive all night long to pick up his sister and her crazy friend at the airport in New York.
Susan Kleinman
October 30, 2008
Dear Anne Marie:
So many years have passed since Cortland and our last visit at a conference in Alabama. I am saddened to learn of Eddie's passing and though I did not have the pleasure of knowing him personally, knowing you and meeting members of your wonderful family at Jeannie's wedding so many years ago left an indelible impression... a close knit family, full of laughter and love and life.
Faith is tested at times like these... a loss brings immeasurable grief... time heals and by some miracle thoughts of Eddie that bring tears to your eyes now, will bring joy to your heart as you embrace the memories of a beloved brother and lives shared.
I am thinking of you... and hoping that you will reconnect after so many years.
Peace and love to you and your family and may Eddie rest in peace
Much love,
Susie
Bal Hoeffner
October 30, 2008
My sympathy to the family. I remember all of you from my Cortland and Long Island days with Ann Marie who I would very much like to hear from. May friends thoughts and prayers bring you comfort. Warmly,
Eileen Davies Pens
October 30, 2008
Ann, so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. May your fond memories get you through this these tough days. Would love to hear from you.
Sigma Love, Eileen Davies Pens
Jim McNamara
October 30, 2008
One of the GoodGuys in Life.
Peace be with him!
cindy Baran
October 29, 2008
Pat, Jerry, AnnMarie and Jeannie - I was shocked and saddened at Ed's passing. He was such a wonderful and caring brother and very patient with his little sisters friends growing up!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy (Deyo) Baran
Jerry Buckley
October 29, 2008
Ed was one of the good guys. May he rest in peace.
Early days at the camp with Eddie, Jerry and other Binghamtonians.
Joanne Hartung Wetter
October 29, 2008
So sorry to learn about the loss of your brother and friend. Our family knew the Downey family way back when we all were kids and Eddie, Jerry, and Anne went to Camp Huskee. I know my dad and mom thought a great deal of all of you. I hope you don't mind that I added a picture of the good old days. Mom and I will try to get to the funeral but if not, I would really like to get back in contact with Anne Marie.
Joe Ryan
October 29, 2008
My sincere condolances to the Downey Family. Ed was a very special friend. We enjoyed our many years of playing golf, vacationing in Florida, Puerto Rico and Jamacia. Not to mention our nights at the Ponderosa.
I know he is in heaven as he lived a good life never hurting anyone. Many people are not aware that Ed visited his mother evey day while she was in the hospital and then went to the nursing home every day to feed her.
May he rest in peace.
Sally Park-Teelon
October 29, 2008
What a great loss. Spent a lot of time with Ed when he first became a LEO. He was always a gentleman.
Pat
October 29, 2008
Ed was one of those guys you could not forget. He was a gentle, even tempered cop who could bring calm to a situation by his mere presence. He had a way of talking to people, or "doing the necessary" when it was called for.
He always had my respect and will be in my prayers.
Carolyn Cooke
October 29, 2008
I am so very sorry for the family's loss. I remember Eddy as such a nice guy. How sad for you. Carolyn Cooke
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