Downs,J. Richard
J. Richard (Dick) Downs, 76, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he was a patient since July 26th.
J. Richard was born in Reading, on December 18, 1933, the son of the late James John and Esther M. (Hinnershitz) Downs.
He was the husband of Catherine H. (Hnot) Downs.
He worked as a general supervisor in the shipping department at CarTech for 30 years. He retired in 1994.
He served in the U.S. Army.
He was an avid golfer,he loved wood working and he was an avid sports fan.He was a member of Lodge #435 F&AM.
He was a 1951 Reading High School graduate and a graduate of I.M.I.
He was a member of St. Thomas U.C.C., Reading.
Dick is also survived by
two daughters, Tracy wife of Anthony Koumaras of Reading,
Kelly L. wife of Jeffrey M. Piontek of Muhlenberg Twp. and
a son,Scott R. Downs of Cartersville,Ga.
He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren
He was predeceased by a sister,Jane L. Himmelberger.
Masonic service on Friday 1:30 PM followed by religious service
at the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St., Reading.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Friday 12:30-1:30 PM.
Interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions to St. Thomas UCC Memorial Fund, 851 N. 11th St Reading, Pa. 19604
Please sign online guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com.
My deepest sympathies to you and you family Kelly. You are in my prayers.
God needed another angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.
So sorry for your loss Tray,Anthony, Aaron and Alexa. He is in a much better place and at peace. You are in my prayers.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for the heart ache you all must be feeling at this painful time. You all were blessed to have such a great dad! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My Mom and I send our condolences to your families. Scott, remember 12th & GREENWICH and Hillside pool. Your dad was a real nice and funny guy, and your mom is one of the nicest ladies I’ve ever met. I’ve heard she’s been ill too! Our prayers go out to her and all your families.
Wishing you peace and comfort today, one of the most difficult and heartbreaking days.
To all of you, Greg and I are both so sorry to hear about your Husband & Dad. He was always so kind and sweet, and everyone loved him for that. So glad we got to see him at Malabooz. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you and we love you all dearly.
Mrs.Downs,Scott,Tracy,Kelly and family,
My sympathy to you all. When I think of” THE DOWNS Fanily” I have to smile. So many wonderful,wonderful memories of my childhood come to life again.
We were all lucky to be part of an extended family of friends.
Love to you all,
Cathy Seiders