Douglas W. Downey (1929-2016)
1929–2016 (age 87)
Biography
Douglas W. Downey remained a steady presence in Cook County throughout his life, quietly nurturing neighborhood ties and offering seasoned perspective to friends, colleagues, and younger family members.
He leaves a legacy of civic-mindedness that was felt in places as varied as local block clubs, charitable fundraisers, and the everyday kindnesses that defined his long years in the Chicago area.