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In Memory of

Richard G. Downing

1939 - 2007

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marlene posted a condolence

Dick, you are missed, you are not sick anymore and you are at peace. I know you and Paul are together again. Love, marlene

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Phyllis Morris posted a condolence

Skip and I wish to send our deepest love and sympathies to Brenda and family. Although we did not have the opportunity to meet Richard,it was certainlynot for the lack of wanting to.We know how happy he made Brenda and were looking forward to a time when we could get together. Life doesn't always allow us to do the things we want to do and so we can only say to Brenda that we will keep her and Richard's family in our prayers.

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Laurie Larson posted a condolence

We knew the time was coming for you to leave us all. Although it still was not easy, we will cherish our fond memories from the past. I know you truly did enjoy life and always said you had a ball before you became sick. It was very painful to watch you decline from week to week. I look forward to the promise the Bible holds out for us all at Revelation 21: 3-4 when sorrow, sickness, and death will be no more. We will see you again Rich and we will have your tools ready for our best Handy man ever. I love you Richie Rich. Your sister in law, Laurie

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Sue Lopez posted a condolence

Living next door to the Downing family for years while I was growing up, I got to know them all very well. Mr. D. always seemed to have a smile, and a big hello whenever you saw him. He will be missed by many...

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Kathy and Tony Puco posted a condolence

Dick almost always had a smile. He liked everyone he met. He was fun to know and fun to work with. He was a good sport, and a good guy with a big heart. I will miss him. Our sympathies go out to his family.

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THOMAS SINNOTT posted a condolence

HEARING ABOUT YOUR DAD BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES OF OUR YOUTH. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILING FACE AND LAUGHTER. THEY WERE INFECTOUS. YOU COULDN'T HELP BUT SMILE AND JOIN IN ON THE LAUGHTER. WE THOUGHT THOSE DAYS WOULD NEVER END. I THINK BACK TO THOSE DAYS AND GET A GOOD FEELING INSIDE. A FEELING I MISS. KNOW THAT YOUR FATHER AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TOUGH TIME. FONDLY, MAUREEN AND THOMAS SINNOTT

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Daphne, Sharon and family posted a condolence

Heaven as quietly opened its door, And gently took a humble soul, Richard you will always be remembered.

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Jerry Gamble posted a condolence

Im sorry I couldnt make it up there to be with you guys John. My heart is with you. Mr. Downing was like a father to me. He showed me love, kindness, laughter and how to live and love life. I am forever grateful and honored to have been considered one of his own sons. I love you Mr.Downing. I love you JD,Bill,Rich and Mom! I have made the some of the best memories in my life with you guys in that house in East Norwich, NY. Thank you for sharing with me. I loved Mr. D's sense of humor the most, but he was also gentle and could be tough. A mans man to me. I always thought he was cool and that you can be both. I will always remember the love and pride he had for his family, the Kasey Keseem Top 40 countdown on weekend mornings and Mr. D whistling while he worked. 4-wheeling w/ w.o.r.m., luckie, Skins hospital visits, the police/fire scanner, the blazer, going to the bmx track, the East Norwich fire dept. and guys, the islander games with a house full of great people going crazy as the isle's went for the stanley cup and other cool stuff that can't be mentioned here. ;) All very impressionable for a eight/ten yr. old boy. May God Bless you all. Again, thank you for making me a part of the family. I love you guys and I very much love your Dad. Jerry Gamble and the Gamble clan.

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Susan & Billy LaPorte posted a condolence

Sending our sincere sympathy to you Brenda and knowing all the great memories you've shared will help during this sad time.

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Susan & Billy LaPorte posted a condolence

Sending our sincere sympathy to you Brenda and knowing all the great memories you've shared will help during this sad time.

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Jennifer Johnson posted a condolence

For the short time we had to spend I thank God I for the timewe shared, I will see you again on that great day, I love and miss you jennifer atWellstar

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Amy and Brett Scher posted a condolence

We will miss you. We have many great memories of you from our family get togethers. Say hi to dad Paul for us. We love you.

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Brenda Downing posted a condolence

To My Dearest Baby Boo, You have been the love of my life from day one. Thank you for all the wonderful memories! I will never forget your love and kindness. I will see you again one day. ~Your Loving Wife

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Staff at the Oyster Bay Funeral Home posted a condolence

We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. It has been our privilege to assist you during this very difficult time. If there is anything further we can do, we are here for you. Lou, Kristy & Staff Oyster Bay Funeral Home

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Robbie Hallock posted a condolence

Brenda, I extend to you and your family my most heartfelt condolences and sympathy.You are all in my prayers. Having lived in Virginia for the past five years, it has been difficult to keep up with the Oyster Bay - East Norwich news. I read Dick's obituary in Newsday and was so surprised not realizing that he was ill. May God bless you all. Robbie Hallock

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Curt Koeppe posted a condolence

Rich, Sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. It is always hard when a loved one dies. Suffering from ALS his last years must have been hard. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Curt and Jannah Koeppe

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Bill & Mary Kearney posted a condolence

We both have such fond memories of holidays with the Downing family....and some great teenage years growing up in the hood! Every exit is an entry somewhere else. Heaven is a brighter place. We miss you and love you Mr.D.

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Carolyn, John and Ryan Jarvis posted a condolence

We'll miss you double D. You were so much fun and made us laugh all the time. You've made so many good memories for us. I'll never forget New Years Eve about 14 years ago when you showed up in your tuxedo. You were the hit of the party...as always. Sure your the hit of the party in heaven above! Hope they serve coors light there!! We love you Double D! God Bless!

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John Downing posted a condolence

I love you Dad, we had many great times together. Have fun with "Louie"

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