Background
Downey, Francis X. was born on March 2, 1902 in New York City. Son of Anthony J. and Jane (McMullen) Downey.
Downey, Francis X. was born on March 2, 1902 in New York City. Son of Anthony J. and Jane (McMullen) Downey.
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1924. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia, 1927.
Admitted to New York bar, 1927. Law clerk to Justice Stone, Washington, 1927-1928. Practice law, New York City, 1928-1942.
Member Hodges, Reavis, McGrath, Pantaleoni & Downey, 1937, later Hodges, Reavis, McGrath & Downey. Special assistant to Secretary Navy, 1945.
Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American, New York Company bar associations, Association Bar City of New York. Club: University.
Married Isabelle Minick, October 30, 1943.