It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John E. Downey of Wakefield, Rhode Island, born in Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away on August 21, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James J., Jr. and Patricia Downey (Doyle); and his sibling Patience Palazio. He is survived by : his wife Judith K. Downey (Boardman); his children, Jennifer A. Sanford (Raymond) of Falmouth, MA, Heather A. Downey of Nantucket, MA, Shawn P. Downey (Meaghan) of Falmouth, MA, Ryan E. Downey (Kiraz) and Rebecca E. Orellana (Carson) of Sandwich, MA; his siblings, James J. Downey, III of Wakefield, RI, Tricia Downey of Hopkinton, RI and Joseph "Michael" Downey of Charlestown, RI; his grandchildren, Jayson, Justyn of Tahlia, DJ, Seamus, Ava, Carson III, Harrison and Jack; and his great grandchild Cameron.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 220, Arlington, VA 22201 or to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nardolillo Funeral Home Inc