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Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.

American firefighter (FDNY), first responder and victim of the September 11 attacks
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Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.

Summary

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. is a human[1]. Born in Queens[2], Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.… Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. was born on September 19, 1937[3]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. died in 1 World Trade Center[4]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. died on September 11, 2001[5]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. worked as a firefighter[6] and non-commissioned officer[7]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. was born in Queens[2].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. died in 1 World Trade Center[4].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. was born on September 19, 1937[3].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. died on September 11, 2001[5].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. is buried at Saint Charles Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. was Joseph R. Downey[10].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s professions included firefighter[6].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s professions included non-commissioned officer[7].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. is recorded as male[12].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.[14].
  • The cause of death was September 11 attacks[15].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Downey[16].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Raymond[17].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Matthew[18].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s manner of death is recorded as line-of-duty death[19].
  • Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s significant person is recorded as Terence S. Hatton[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s place of birth was Queens[2]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. was born on September 19, 1937[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include firefighter[6] and non-commissioned officer[7].

Personal Life

A child of Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. was Joseph R. Downey[10].

Death and Burial

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. died on September 11, 2001[5]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. passed away in 1 World Trade Center[4]. The cause of death was September 11 attacks[15]. Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. is buried at Saint Charles Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. born?

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr.'s place of birth was Queens[2].

Where did Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. die?

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. passed away in 1 World Trade Center[4].

What did Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. do for work?

Raymond Matthew Downey, Sr. worked as firefighter[6] and non-commissioned officer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Pi bot bot · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Raymond, Matthew
    Generational suffix → L252248-F2
    Sex or gender → male
    National september 11 memorial id → 4553
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ Adding sitelink: [[:en:Raymond Downey (firefighter)|Raymond Downey (firefighter)]] (en)"
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