Paul William Downey, 98, of Largo, FL passed away May 14, 2011 in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL. Paul was born August 24, 1912 in Lancaster, PA to Henry Paul and Anna Mary (Diem) Downey who preceded him death along with his wife, Mary L. (Rowins) Downey who died in 1988.He then remarried in 1989 to Parthene G. Murphy who died in 2006. Paul moved to Florida in 1974 after retiring as Vice President of Director of Construction with the William L. Crow Construction Company, New York, NY. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death along with his parents and wives to his previous marriages is his Step-Father, Lloyd C. Hess and his siblings Anna G. Downey, George E. Downey, and Mary E. Hess Kegel.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 at 1 p.m. Interment will be private and at a later date. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661