Downing, Joseph A. “Gypsy Joe” of Monticello, ME formerly of Dorchester, MA, February 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Ayn M. (Smith). Loving Dad of Andrea Connell of East Bridgewater, Francis V. Casella II of WA, Vincent J. Casella of CA, Nicole A. Casella of ME, H. Josef Smith Casella of ME, Danielle M. Casella-Jorgenson of WA. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Loving brother of Barbara DeLang of FL, and the late Patricia Lee. Beloved son of the late Joseph H. and Beatrice (Mercier) Downing. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Tuesday March 5, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Interment will be private.
Member of IBEW local 103.
Decorated Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The Fisher House Boston PO BOX 230 South Walpole, MA 02071.
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