Born in East Quogue, L.I., NY, Edward moved to Stuart in 1991 coming from Long Island, NY.
He worked for Grumman Aerospace in Long Island, NY for 40 years. He was a member of Calvary Chapel of Palm City, FL.
Survivors include, his wife of 15 years, Doris Downs of Stuart, FL, son, Clinton (Carol Ann) Downs, of Morris, CT, daughter, Vicky (Jerry) Brown of Long Island, NY, 4 step-daughters, Sandra Heycock, of Stuart, FL, Debra (Dan) Weitzel, of Boca Raton, FL, Stephanie Matolcsy of Stuart, FL, Kimberly Retchko of Gainsville, FL, step-son, Stephen (Leslie) Retchko Sugar Hill, GA, sister, Sharon (Michael) Azzata of Northport, NY, two brothers, Jimmy Downs of Winter Park, FL and Irvin Downs of Spring Hill, Fl and 5 grandchildren.
There are no services scheduled a this time.
All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, Florida.
