Jay F. Downor
November 2, 1959 ~ November 25, 2021
Born in: Union City, Pennsylvania
Jay F. Downor, 62, of Union City, passed away, Thursday, November 25, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on November 2, 1959 in Union City a son of Frank E. Downor and Mary Klus Downor. He married Valerie K. Dudas on November 4, 2005.
He was a 1977 graduate of Union City High School and a member of Saint Teresa of Avila Parish.
Jay grew up on a dairy farm and was employed as a truck driver for Snap-Tite, Troyers Potato Chips, TLC, Five Star International, McWilliams Milk Hauling, and LGE Coachworks.
He was a member of the American Legion, a past member of the Moose Club and VFW. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching the Dallas Cowboys, traveling, comparing his mad driving skills to that of Dale Earnhardt in his mind, and spending time with his family. To Jay everyone was a friend and he never met a stranger.
Jay is survived by the love of his life, Valerie K. Downor of Union City; a daughter, Heather N. Veneziano and her husband Federico of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sons, Chuck and Nicholas Platt both of Greeley, Colorado; grandchildren, Ashley and Ronnie Marzka and Ryan Deringer; a great grandson, Lucas Harden, Jr.; a sister, Linda M. Bush and her husband Terry of Wattsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Frank and Marilyn Dudas; two great grandsons, Maverick and Mateo Marzka; and a sister in law, Deborah Richardson.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, November 30th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 1st at 11:00am at Saint Teresa of Avila, 9 3rd Ave., Union City with Father Matthew J. Strickenberger, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in Saint Teresa Cemetery, Union City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jay's memory to Saint Teresa of Avila, 9 3rd Ave., Union City, Pennsylvania 16438 or Union City Fire Department, 50 2nd Ave., Union City, Pennsylvania 16438.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Jay's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenGlennFH.com
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Linda and Terry I am so sorry to learn of your brother’s passing especially at this holiday time. Sending prayers across the miles. Sue McMahon
Val and Family, Our deepest sympathies and prayers for the entire family. Words alone cannot express the sadness of this loss. Our hearts go out to you all and pray that the Lord holds you and watches over you during this time. Jay was a wonderful friend to all and a pleasure to work with at all times. His memories and cheerfulness will be remembered forever. He will be sadly missed and never replaced….
Sharon and Bill Wagner
Good times with this man! Always a smile and such a great heart, miss you Jay!
Many good times and good memories with you Jay! until we see each other again my friend. Prayers of comfort for you in the time of your loss Val.
Gonna miss ya buddy. Your were like a father to me. Gonna miss hauling corn with you, it was always a great time, what I’d give to haul one more load with you. We always said we’d make a trip across country together. I guess we’ll do it when we meet again. Rest easy Jay.