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John Duffey Obituary

John F. Duffey Jr., age 93, of Scituate, passed away peacefully July 14, 2014, with family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Mary Carmel (Manning) Duffey, he was the devoted father of Joseph Duffey and wife Cathy of Scituate, Michael Duffey and wife Debbie of Louisville, Ky., Thomas Duffey of Scituate, Moira Carpenter of West Hartford, Conn., and Brendan Duffey of Scituate; loving grandfather of 12 adoring grandchildren; brother of Edward Duffey of Scituate, Katie Hunt of Maine, and the late Billy, Jimmy, Danny, Bobby and Harold Duffey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Duffey, a lifelong Scituate resident, was born at the foot of Third Cliff and spent his early years caddying at the Scituate Country Club and mossing off of Peggotty Beach. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. Upon his return from the war, Mr. Duffey became a lobsterman and later joined the Scituate Police Department, retiring as a Sergeant. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, the outdoors and golf. A Mass of Christian burial and celebration of life was held Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 12 p.m. in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent St., Scituate Harbor. Visiting hours were Monday, July 21, 2014, from 5-8 p.m. in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery, Scituate. Donations to honor Mr. Duffey may be made to the Scituate Etrusco, 1 Common St., Scituate, MA 02066. For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 781-383-0200

Published by The Scituate Mariner from Jul. 18 to Jul. 25, 2014.
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Thomas Duffey & Family, Sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear father. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sandra Eknoian

July 26, 2014

My deepest sympathies.

Nancy Damon Westcott

July 19, 2014

The Duffey Family,My love,thoughts and prayers are with you all,God bless Jack!

Delia Duffey

July 19, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with all his family at this time of remembering. In high school he never would give me a ticket,,always warnings

martha stahl

July 18, 2014

Our sincerest of condolence to the Duffey family. I believe my husband Jim Mc Tavish was a cousin of John's. We are not able to attend the wake as Jim recently had bypass surgery and a stroke. Prayers will be said for John.

July 18, 2014

My condolences

Donald Bongarzone

July 18, 2014

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Duffey family at this time of sorrow, read like a blessed life.
Mark Reddish

July 18, 2014

Jack was one of the finest men I ever worked with...funny, gruff, kind, and ever proud and loving of his family. My prayers are with you and with him. I know he's with your mom today.
Paula Knowles

Paula Knowles

July 18, 2014

To the Duffey Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad. He was one of the nicest neighbors on Fay Road. May he rest in peace and know your Mom was waiting for him and they are reunited again. Thoughts and prayers.

Liz Cooper Mahan and Glenn Cooper

July 18, 2014

My condolences to the Duffey family. I remember your Dad telling me to slow down in high school and later I had the honor of working with him on the SPD. He was truly a great man!

Robert Scanlon

July 18, 2014

My sympathies to all of you. I remember both Jack and Carmel, with very fond memories. Friends of my mom Emily and dad Bob Finnie. Comfort and blessings to you.

Ann Finnie

July 17, 2014

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home

160 So. Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset, MA

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Mary of the Nativity Church

1 Kent St., Scituate Harbor, MA

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