Patrick Kevin Downey, 43, of Melrose

Obituary courtesy of Gately Funeral Home

MELROSE, MA—Patrick Kevin Downey passed suddenly on May 10, 2016, he was 43 years of age.

Mr. Downey was born in Columbia, was raised in Melrose, played little league in the Churchill American League and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1991. He lived most of his life in Melrose.

Patrick worked as a landscaper for several years and then as a laborer for Feeney Brothers in Dorchester for the past few years. He was a big Boston sports fan but also loved watching North Carolina State Basketball. He loved going to his Mom's house for St. Patrick's Day boiled dinner with all his friends and enjoyed going on camping trips with his late father Paul.

Patrick was the son of Elinor (Rupp) Downey and the late Paul J. Downey. Father of Taylor Labombard of Wakefield. Brother of Christine Fowler & her husband Douglas of Billerica. Uncle of Logan Fowler. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 2-5 p.m. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Monday, May 16th at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Blessed Sacrament Church 1155 Main St. Wakefield at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose.

Memorial contributions may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 11 Grove St. Wakefield, MA 01880.