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Friday, April 18, 2014

Mr. Patrick Joseph Downie

Elyria- Patrick Joseph Downie, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Patrick was born in Coatbridge, Scotland on July 20, 1928. He graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Class of 1946 and earned his Associate Degree from Fenn College of Engineering at Cleveland State University. Patrick enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946, and served as Chaplain's Assistant. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1947.

Patrick married his loving, dedicated wife, Patricia E. (nee: Turner) on August 27, 1966 and they raised their two sons and daughter together. He worked at U.S. Steel for over 50 years as a Project Engineer. Patrick was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Elyria and attended church weekly. He enjoyed fishing and boating with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He lived for his family and was passionate about his country. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia E. Downie; daughter, Lisa (Allen) Dubois; sons, Patrick (Rachel) Downie and Mark (Helen) Downie; grandchildren, Sean and Christopher Dubois and Madeline and Markus Downie; twin sister, Mary Ann "Mae" (Ollie) Treboniak; brother, John F. Downie; and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph and Mary Jane (nee: O'Brien) Downie; and  sister, Elizabeth "Betty" (Richard) Svat.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Monday, April 21, 2014 from 1-3 and 5-7 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:20 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at St. Peter's Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain with military honors by the U.S. Army. Memorial donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1404 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 4291 Richmond Rd, Cleveland, OH 44122. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com. 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 1:46:17 PM

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Posted By: A Friend

I am so sorry for your loss. God does promise at Isaiah 25:8 " He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces." This gives us the hope that soon we will not have to lose our loved ones to death but we can hold onto them forever. I hope this gives you comfort in your time of loss.

Posted on: 4/24/2014 8:33:21 AM


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Posted By: killoran family

Patty, Lisa, Patrick, Mark and families, Sending our prayers your way from Arizona. All of our love, Tom and Patty

Posted on: 4/19/2014 7:40:30 PM


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Posted By: Patti and Bill Donnelly

What a great man, Bud! You and Patty were the best.A beautiful LOVE story. We are very sorry you had to leave but we know you have good work to do for the Lord. We will always remember you with smiles. Patti and Bill

Posted on: 4/19/2014 12:55:25 PM


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