January 12, 1959 ~ January 6, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Downing (née Styles), 66, a lifelong Staten Islander, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born in 1959 to Charles and Rita (Conte) Styles, Patty was a triplet and graduated from St. Peter’s High School for Girls before attending Katherine Gibbs. She worked for 13 years at Josephthal Inc., where she earned her brokerage license, and later pursued nursing, graduating from St. Vincent’s Medical Center School of Nursing in 1996.
Patty worked in the pediatric/nursery unit at Staten Island Hospital before serving more than 25 years as a school nurse with the NYC Department of Health at P.S. 45, Holy Rosary, and Our Lady of Good Counsel, retiring in 2024. She also worked part‑time for over 14 years at the NYC Fire Department Medical Office, World Trade Center Unit.
Patty was married to her husband, Thomas Downing, for 45 years and was the proud mother of Terrence, Thomas (Alexandra), and Kenneth, and grandmother to Terrence “TT” Downing. She is also survived by her siblings Rita Moreau, Charles Styles, Kathleen Francis (Paul), Michael Styles, and Paula Styles Dorman. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Maureen Noone.
Known for her boisterous, unapologetically loud, force‑of‑nature personality, Patty brought energy and warmth wherever she went. She loved the beach, her home in Brick, NJ, long walks with her husband and dog Ryley, and cherished her years swimming competitively with Hillside Swimming Club.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
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8 thoughts on “Patricia Downing”
I am so sorry to hear about Patty. I have so many wonderful childhood memories with the Styles family and Patty. My condolences and love to your family.
Ellen
My sincere and deepest condolences to the Styles family. I remember our time st Hillside and watching Patty and all of the Styles swimming for the swim team there. May she Rest In Peace
My sincerest condolences to the family -I first met Patty at St Peters , where she was a bubbly beautiful . Cheerleader . Being Part of triplets to me was always pretty impressive. I’m sorry for this loss, she’s way too young . Fly with the angels Patty . REST IN PEACE
Peggy Mcginley Reilly
I am so sad to hear about Patty’s passing. One cannot forget Patty and her energy, smile, conversational skills, and love of life and people. I am not surprised that she spent many years working as a nurse. My condolences to her large, colorful family.
Patty Barry
My sincerest condolences to the Downing family,
Patty was such a beautiful, warm ,friendly person
May she rest in God’s peace forever
Sending my prayers and condolences to all. So sorry to hear of this news. Remembering all the good times a St. Peter’s and Basketball. My mom sends her love as well.
My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones. I met Patty when I became a School Nurse. She was such a wonderful and caring person. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace and rise in glory.
I am so sad! She was the best school nurse ever! I worked with Patty at Holy Rosary School. She was always pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive and caring to the students. She was the nicest person and a pleasure to know. My sympathy to Tom and her 3 sons and all her family.