DOWNEY CHARLES E. DOWNEY, age 79. Beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia (nee Smith). Loving father of Victoria Downey, Jennifer Downey and Christopher Downey (Nancy). Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Veronica, Spencer, Emily and Pierce. Dearest son of the late Harold and Mildred (nee Senter). Dear brother of Susan Downey (Gordon Stegman) and Patricia Ogilvie (deceased). Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Former engineer at WUAB TV 43. U.S. Air Force Korean Conflict Veteran. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Animal Protective League, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, Oh. 44113. Celebration of Life Service Wednesday July 18, 2012 at the funeral home 10:00AM. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends TUESDAY 4 - 8 PM at A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).
