Mrs. Downie, 57, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died July 28, 2012, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by two brothers, Vincent and Charles Mauro, and two stepsons, Daniel and John Downie. Surviving are her husband, Robert S. Downie; two children, Lisa Collins of Boston and Michael Downie of Parlin; her parents, Vincent and Tina Mauro of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Michael Mauro, also of Brooklyn; seven stepchildren, Patricia Downie, Corinne Curry, Barbara De Cross, Mary Bloodgood, Gail Brito, Maureen Downie and Robert Downie; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A Mass was offered at St. Bernadette’s Church, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Interment was in Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy. Arrangements were under the direction of Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, Parlin section of Sayreville.