Thomas T. Downey

Thomas "Tomo" Downey , 63, Girardville passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19 ^th at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

Born in Girardville, he was a son of the late Thomas E. and Helen A. Brennan Downey. Tomo was a 1976 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School.

Tomo worked as a claims adjuster for the Veterans Administration in Philadelphia, where he met the love of his life, Deborah in 1987. After leaving Philadelphia and moving back to Girardville, Tomo worked as a general laborer having worked for Our Lads Beer Distributor in Ashland for over 30 years.

Tomo was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Notre Dame fan. One of his favorite moments was finally witnessing the Eagles win the Superbowl. He enjoyed traveling to the Poconos, fishing, playing pool, watching sci-fi alien tv shows, cooking on the grill, drinking Miller High Life and most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Catherine "Kiki" Downey and his brother John Downey.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Downey, Girardville with whom he was married to for 27 years; his son, Warren Teasley, Girardville; his two daughters: Mercedes Teasley, Philadelphia and Margaretanne Finlan, Girardville; his grand-daughter, Aaliyah Teasley; his god-daughter, Bridget Gaughan and many cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 9 ^th at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville with Fr. Giuseppe Esposito, officiating. Friends are invited to his visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions can be made to help defray funeral costs to Deborah Downey at 365 W. Preston Avenue, Girardville, PA 17935.

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.