Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Aug 29, 1964 - Sep 17, 2025
Sorry for the loss of Dear Joe, Thinking of all of the family today, with love and fond memories
Jacqueline Johnson
September 23, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Im so sorry to hear this RIP
Lisa Greene
September 23, 2025 | Dexter
Had a lot of good times with joe. Rest in peace my friend
Patty Fleming Roshia
September 21, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
We will miss you. You always made me smile. We will remember you always for your crazy jokes. Love you Joe!!
Candie Krupa
September 21, 2025 | WATERTOWN, NY | Family
Penny, Bonnie, Sue, Debbie I am so sorry to hear about Joes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, his daughters and the entire family. May he Rest in Paradise
Zina Ramey
September 21, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Prayers continued for your family Deb and Crystal.
Brenda Parker
September 21, 2025 | Watertown, NY
To the family of Joe downs all my love and condolences to you Joe was close to my heart I will never forget the day we had our daughter he bought 2 dozen long stem roses that coverd half the room I’m glad I got to speak with him recently with love always -tina peace be with you all god bless
Tina V
September 20, 2025 | Family
May u rest in peace your pain and worry are all away im sure you are up there haven A great party with your loved ones may your day your body being lay to rest go out way u would want I love your life old man your daughter Angela
Angela Schortgen
September 20, 2025 | Daughter
Sorry for your loss! sending ❤ prayers to you all.
Art Calhoun
September 20, 2025 | Lafargeville, NY | Friend
Joseph Robert Downs, II, Watertown, passed away at his residence Wednesday, September 17th. He was 61 years old.
Born in Watertown August 29, 1964, Joseph was a son of Joseph R. and Nancy C. (Hodge) Downs. He was educated locally and worked as a maintenance technician at several businesses.
Joseph liked to party and socialize. He also enjoyed making people laugh (even if some of his jokes weren’t funny). In later years Joseph enjoyed being able to reconnect with his daughter- of whom he spoke with frequently.
Joseph is survived by 2 daughters, Amber Lenig and Angela Schortgen; his sisters, Bonnie (Lance) Noftsier, Debra Downs, Pennie (George) Biber, Susan Caldwell; his nieces, Crystal Holbourn, Jessica (George) Giannetti, Tashua (Vic) Natali, Peyton Caldwell; his nephew, Steven (Amber) Noftsier; and several cousins (some of which were like brothers to him).
Joseph is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Nancy Downs.
Per his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral. A graveside service will be held at Dexter Cemetery Tuesday, September 23rd at 11:00am.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made online at reedbenoit.com
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