Francis "Skip" Downey's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2023 in Elizabeth, New Jersey
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Francis "Skip" Downey

October 30, 1929 - March 2, 2023 (93 years old)

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Francis "Skip" Downey's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2023 in Elizabeth, New Jersey
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Francis "Skip" Downey

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October 30, 1929 - March 2, 2023 (93 years old)

Elizabeth, New Jersey

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We are sad to announce that, on March 2, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Francis Downey of Elizabeth, New Jersey. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his sisters, Eleanor Marino and Jean Cogan. He is survived by: his wife Joan Downey; his sister Mary Lou Burkhardt of Vero Beach, FL; his children, Noreen Korner-Andrews (Charlie) of Elizabeth, Mary Elizabeth Hauck of Garwood, Thomas of Dallas, TX., James (Julie Kelly) of Dublin, Ireland, Michael (Cheryl) of Omaha, NE and Brian (Gina) of Clark, NJ.; his grandchildren, Brian, Dan, Nicole, Evan, Casey, Benjamin, Jordan, Braeden, Jonathan and Logan; and his great grandchildren, Nathan, Patrick, Alex, Nora, Tommy, Ayla and Hadley.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either these two schools.

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March 8, 2023

Love, Sue & Joe Brooks sent flowers

“In loving memory of Francis Downey, With deepest sympathies and prayers.”

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March 7, 2023

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March 7, 2023

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“In loving memory of Skip. Thinking of all the wonderful memories we have of his trips to Dingle. With deepest sympathies. Kay, Mary, Geraldine, Joanne and all his Irish friends in Dingle.”

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Mar 10

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Higgins & Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home
582 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

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Mar 11

Mass of Christian Burial

Saint Genevieve's Catholic Church
200 Monmouth Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07208

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Mar 11

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Fairview Cemetery
1100 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07091

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