Eugene Melvin Downing, 90, of Phoenix, NY, passed away at

the home of his daughter Jan, in Central Square, on Friday

August 18, 2017. Born on August 12, 1927 to his

late parents Lelah May (Melvin) and Dana Downing in Ohio.

Gene was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He

was a graduate of Clarkson University, class of 1956. Gene

was a civil engineer for the Charles T. Main Co., Boston, MA.

A member of the Pennellville United Methodist Church; a long

time Mason with the Callimachus Lodge # 369 F & AM, Phoenix.

Gene had a strong passion for sailing and a mischievous nature.

Predeceased by his daughter Maureen; a brother Donald.

Surviving are his wife of nearly 51 years, Nancy L. (Eckert)

Downing; his children and their spouses, Jan (Steve), Valerie,

Marla (Matt), Deb (Jack), Fred (Terri), Donna (Barry), and

Dan (Robin); 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his

brothers Alan, Dana (Patricia), and Stanley (Josephine); a

sister-in-law Rochelle; several nieces, nephews, cousins,

and friends.

Calling hours are on Monday August 21, from 10 a.m. to

1 p.m. in the Pennellville United Methodist Church, 389 Co.

Rt. 54, Pennellville, 13132. The masons will conduct a Masonic

service just prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service all in the church.

The Rev. Jeff Hodge will officiate. Burial to follow in Phoenix

Rural Cemetery.

Contributions to; Pennellville United Methodist Church, or

Callimachus Lodge # 369 F & AM, 451 Main St., Phoenix.

Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix has

care of arrangements.