Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Dear son of the late Thomas and Virginia Downey; dear brother of Edward F. (Barbara) Downey, JoAnn Downey Morgan and Thomas (Pei) Downey Jr.; dear uncle of Kate (Carl) Edwards, Eddie (Hadas) Downey, Danie (Derek) Goerke and Andy Morgan; dear great-uncle of Anne Edwards, Michael Edwards, Rohan Goerke, Eva Goerke and Mia Downey; our dear nephew, cousin and friend.
Services: For the safety of our dear friends and relatives, you are invited to join Carl’s family via Zoom to pay our respects to Carl. Join using this link at 9:30 a.m. Central Time: Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
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In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice appreciated. Kutis Affton Service.
Carl — all of us “stymies” will truly miss you. You will now be close to your best friend, Fitz. Say hello to him for us and keep him company until we all eventually join you. Wish you all the best in this new journey. I am proud to have called you my friend.
The OLP Grade School Class of 1972
extends our deepest sympathy to the Downey Family on the recent passing of our classmate, Carl J
Downey, as well as his mother Virginia “Ginny” Downey. Our prayers are with you at this sad time–and know they are prayerfully remembered!
Carl, I miss you and love you…always.
Ed
SO sorry for your lost. I work with Carl at Plaza Motors for years. Keith Howell.
My Deepest sympathy to the Downey Family, How sad I am to hear of Carl,s passing.
he was a dear friend for many years, working together in the Car business,playing Golf.
a Great Guy. Rest in peace and may your memory be a blessing.
Steve Glixman
The world lost one of its kindest souls. We love you brother Carl.
Tom & Pei
So sad to hear of Carls passing. I grew up with Carl and the Downey family on ol ol Missy Ct. Also went to SLUH with Carl almost every day in his car pool, with him driving a classic Ford. Carl was brilliant and always kind to underclassmen like me. A great guy! And he liked to put the petal to the metal with that Big V8 dring to and from school!! He will be missed and my deepest condolences go out to the entire Downey family.
I miss you, Brother!❤️❤️❤️
I’m really sad I couldn’t pay my respects to my dear friend Carl in person today. I will miss you dearly Carl and all of our long talks at work. It was always a pleasure to talk cars and baseball with you there’s a few people that you come across in this life and have conversations with and the time just flies bye. Carl was one of those guys. I’m really gonna miss you friend. Rest easy my friend, love you buddy
Such a great tribute to Carl today. I remember the first time I heard Carl sing New York, New York. I don’t remember the event we were at but I do remember being surprised at how well he sang. I never knew Carl had such a good voice. I know I will always think of Carl when I hear that song.
Thoughts and prayers to all of you!
Such a wonderful, caring man!! Carl you will be greatly missed!!!
Love ,
Stephanie Gessner
Plaza BMW
Carl and I worked together in the car business for many years. He in sales and me in service. Whenever I had a service customer ready to buy or lease their next vehicle I always sent them to Carl knowing he would take good care of them. I reached out to him a handful of times over the last year, each time ending with “We need to get together sometime after all this Corona stuff passes.” I regret that never happened. I know Carl loved golf and he told me of his double eagle he had some years back. Now that’s something to brag about! We only got to play one time together and I remember it well. Carl was a purist…. no nudging the ball to improve his lie and no gimmies! Hearing of his passing has been weighing on me. I wish I had spoken to him more often. I never knew he was a great singer…. how cool. He is singing with the angels now! To all his family please accept my sympathy. You lost Carl and your Mom…. I can’t imagine your grief. May they enjoy everlasting life together in heaven. I pray you find peace in the days ahead.
Carl was a good Friend to many. Great Man with Great Character. He loved to play poker with us. We looked forward to getting together for the big games. You will be missed Buddy!
To the Downey Family:
Remember Carl well from OLP grade school as well as his late Mom. Their simultaneous passing has surprised many of us from the old days!
I will remember both of them in my prayers at this sad time! My consolation to all the family.
Sincerely,
Max Kaiser, Jr.
To the Downey Family:
Words can not express how I feel right now over the loss of both your mother and brother. I was so happy that both your mother and Carl kept in touch even after we moved away from Missy Ct. Your mother with her birthday a day apart from mine (always forgot if hers came before or after mine) and with Carl over at Plaza Motors (by the way he was the most honest and knowledgeable car salesman I have ever known).
As difficult of a time as this must be for you, please remember that your mother and Carl are now in heaven with your dad.
All our love,
Sabrina, Jen and Steven Straub
So sorry and shocked to hear of Carl’s passing. I spent many a golf trip, both with the FQ group and the car guys group to which Carl introduced me. Carl was kind enough to help me during a tough time and allow me to rent a room in his condo for a couple years some time back. He was a good and compassionate man and I will miss him and always remember his calm demeanor and good will towards all people. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Downey family during this trying time.
My sorrow in hearing of Carl’s passing. He was a wonderful person, cared about and loved by many. He was always willing to do good for others. He spoke very highly of his family. Peace and comfort to you all.