Purdue University Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Thomas Downey
Dr. Thomas F. Downey Carmel - On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Dr. Thomas F. Downey, beloved husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 73 in Carmel, Indiana. Tom was born on July 10, 1947, to Robert and Emma (Bowman) Downey. During his Sophomore year at Purdue University, he met Judy Claeys and they were married in June of 1968. They raised two children, Christopher and Camille. Tom graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1969. He worked for...