John Downing Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on August 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Downing of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John F. Downing, Sr. and Gertrude Martin Downing; his son John; and his siblings, Roberta, Mary Ann, Margaret, Gerard and Michael.
He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Jeffrey (Sorrell), Elaine (Daniel Hunter), Michelle (Andrew Schnopp), Christopher, Peter (Whitney), Marlo (Dale Rosko), Michael and Eric (Aracelis); his siblings, Joseph, Elaine and Marie; and his grandchildren, Bradbury, Ian (Maria), Jacob, Marybeth (Jonah), Sandra, David, Katie, Hannah (Matthew), Noah, Joshua, Michael, Jeremy (Morgan), Sam, Lily, Annabelle, Emma Claire, Connor and Carter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Soldier On in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, to help continue the work Jack so passionately championed.
