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Robert M. Downing

Family & friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere for Robert M. Downing, who died on Thursday, March 31st at the CHA – Everett Hospital following a brief illness, he just celebrated his 89th birthday on March 5th.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at 12:15 pm in the Funeral Home followed by interment & Military Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Robert was born & raised in Chelsea to his parents the late Raymond & Lillian M. (Lewis) Downing. He was educated in Chelsea schools and was an alumnus of Chelsea High School, Class of 1951. Shortly after high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1953 after proudly serving his country. When he returned home from his service, he later met & married his wife, Theresa (Blundo). The couple moved to East Boston, where they raised their family. He took great pride as a husband & father to provide for his family. He worked for over 32 years as a Union Painter, District Council 35 in Boston. Throughout his career, he worked diligently as he worked in the newest buildings in the City of Boston. Robert was also a member of the American Legion Post #0462. Robert also enjoyed showcasing his talents by singing Karaoke at some of the local spots & family events and playing cards with his friends.

He is the beloved husband of 64 years to Theresa (Blundo) Downing of East Boston. Loving father of Richard Downing & his wife Monica of Brentwood, NH & Lynn M. Downing of East Boston. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas A. Downing of Dover, NH & Alexandra Downing of Portland, ME. Dear brother of Patricia Wierbowicz & her late husband Philip of Peabody, James Downing & wife Suzanne of Pelham, NH, Carolyn Butt & husband H. Alan of Revere, Richard Downing & wife Joanne of Woburn & the late Barbara Teodorczyk & husband Charles, the late Kathryn Ciulla & husband Leo & the late Donald Downing. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave. Waltham, MA 02451.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 5th at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

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2 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Donna Miller
    Apr 4 2022

    My prayers go out to the family. Rest in peace Dad l’ll miss miss you, love Donna

  2. Karen Stahl
    Apr 2 2022

    I am deeply saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He has been a wonderful neighbor of mine for 10+ years. He was one of the kindest, sweetest people I’ve known. He will be missed immensely. May he be at peace.

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.