William H. Downing Obituary
The world bids farewell to William H. Downing of Riverhead, New York, departing on February 26, 2026 at the age of 85. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William H. Downing or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though William may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his son Michael. He is survived by: his children, Della Ann, Timothy, Debra, Rena, Frankie and Abian; and his wife Patsy. He is also survived by thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home (406 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901).
