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Catherine Duffy Obituary
Perinton/formerly of Rochester. Died on September 22, 2008. She was born November 16, 1915 and was 92 years old when she passed away. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Cornelius (Neil) Duffy; three sons, Gerard (Janette) of Bethesda, Md., Neil (Meredith) of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Robert (Barbara) of Rochester; grandchildren, Maureen (Chris) Darcy, Erin and Shannon Duffy, Daniel and Katie Duffy and Christopher Owen; along with great-grandson, Colin Darcy; and several nieces and nephews.
Catherine was predeceased by her parents, John and Helen Cuddihy and the Cuddihy family, including her beloved brother, Robert Cuddihy; and sister Molly Caple.
Catherine graduated from Nazareth College and was a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ), for 13 years. As Sister Frances Patricia, she taught at Immaculate Conception School in Rochester, St. Michael's in Penn Yan, and St. Agnes in Avon. Catherine received permission from the Catholic Church to leave the Sisters of Saint Joseph in June of 1946. She met Neil later that year and they were married on April 12, 1947.
Catherine's teaching career continued as Mrs. Duffy and she taught at the Harley School, St. Ambrose, St. Anthony's, Holy Rosary, and completed her career as a teacher with 18 years in the Greece School District, retiring in 1981.
Catherine was an extraordinary woman. She was orphaned by the age of 12 years old and her family became the most important part of her life. She was a living example of a loyal and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, whose combination of love, faith, and strength became her trademark. The 61-year marriage of Catherine and Neil was a classic love story through her very last day.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff of the Highlands Living Center of Pittsford, for their loving care and compassion.
Calling hours, Friday, September 26th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt Location at 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport. Catherine's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 27th, 10:00 a.m. at St. John's of Rochester Church, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport. A private family burial will take place in Leicester, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following in Catherine's name, Sisters of Saint Joseph, 150 French Road, Rochester 14618, The Highlands Living Center, 500 Hahnemann Trail, Pittsford 14534, or St. John of Rochester Church, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport 14450.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Duffy
Hans Fischer
October 6, 2008
Dear Neil and Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife. We remember fondly visiting with you at the Highlands of Pittsford while Lena was there in rehab. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Hans and Lena Fischer and Family
Bob & Nanci Cuddihy
September 27, 2008
In loving memory of Aunt Catherine, we swend our thoughts and prayers to the whole Duffy Family
Bob & Nanci Cuddihy
September 27, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Jim and Linda O'Hara
September 27, 2008
To Neil and family:
Linda and I want to express our sincere smpathy in Kay's passing. We enjoyed the good times together back in the Taylor years and in seeing your boys mature as students and become successful.
Neil, I especially hold dear the many rides we shared to and from work.
Linda and I now live in Georgia near Dan, Julie and their two children. Kevin and his wife Candyce live in Seattle.
We don't get to Rochester often. When we do, it is to spend time with Linda's Mother in Cortland and my Dad in Farmington.
Love, Jim and Linda
Jeffrey M. Selchick, Esq.
September 26, 2008
Mayor Duffy,
My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Mother. Her life and accomplishments will live on through her wonderful family.
Rosemary Powers-Jones
September 26, 2008
My condolences to a very lovely, loving lady who will be sorely missed. Mrs. Duffy and her family were friends of my family and they will all be mentioned in my prayers. Special mention to Mr. Duffy who must be overwhelmed with grief. God bless you.
Luis Aponte
September 26, 2008
Dear Mayor,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We appreciated your support and condolences at the time of our loss this year.
Aponte Family
Tom and Colleen Holdcraft
September 26, 2008
Our prayers and sympathies to the loved ones of Catherine. Neil you have sacrificed and loved Catherine for 61 years and a tribute to a fine woman is to look at her children and the love they express. May God bless you as you grieve and heal.
Sandra Graham
September 25, 2008
Mayor Duffy,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May God bless you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Dr. & Mrs. Don Drennon Gala
September 25, 2008
Bob, Katy and I were saddened to discover that you lost your mother. As I stated in an earlier message of condolence sent to you at work, I remember your mother when I was a child. She is remembered as a kind and warm person.
It is great that you and your family had your mother in your lives for such a long time. You and your family were Blessed.
Katy and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
With God's Blessings,
Don
Don Drennon Gala, Ph.D.
Eva McDaniel
September 25, 2008
Heartfelt sympathy to the Mayor and his entire family at this most difficult time.
Lillian Valentine
September 24, 2008
Neil and the Duffy family
My deepest sympathy to you. We knew your Mom and Dad when they lived near us in Florida and they were two of the sweetest people we have ever met. She always was so happy to return to Rochester to be with her family and especially the grandchildren. God Bless you and keep those wonderful memories.
Deacon Dan Hurley
September 24, 2008
Mayor Duffy,
Please know of my personal sympathy and the sympathy of all of the parishioners of St. Michael's and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Churches (the parish family of Our Lady of the Angels) on the occasion of the passing of your Mother to her eternal reward.
Your Mom shall be remembered in our liturgies this weekend in a special way through our Prayer of the Faithful.
You and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
May she rest in peace... and may our loving God bless you and all your loved ones in a powerful way in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Eileen Loveman
September 24, 2008
Our deepest sympathies and prayers, Mayor Duffy, on the loss of your dear mother. Eileen Loveman (fna/Dillio)
Ethan Crist
September 24, 2008
Mr. Mayor and Family,
Your mother's legacy lives on in the love and warmth so evident in each of you. May God carry you in His peace and comfort.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
Petr Chudoba
September 24, 2008
Mayor Duffy, my deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss.
“In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen! O God of spirits, and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and overthrown the Devil, and given life to Thy world; Do Thou, the same Lord, give rest to the soul of Thy departed servant Catherine in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled away. Pardon every transgression which she has committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind; because there is no man who lives yet does not sin; for Thou only art without sin; Thy righteousness is to all eternity; and Thy word is truth. For Thou art the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servant who is fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.”
God bless you in your time of sorrow.
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