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Walter Dutka Obituary

Walter J. "Duke" Dutka Walter J. "Duke" Dutka, on Oct. 26, 2012 of Havertown formerly of Overbrook. Walter for over 30 years was a pressman with the Philadelphia Inquirer. After his retirement, he worked for the Haverford Trust Co. He was a Navy Veteran and was in the service during the Korean Conflict. Walter was a 1952 graduate of St. Thomas More High School. Predeceased by his parents Mary (nee Field) and Joseph Dutka also his brothers Francis and Richard Dutka. Survivors: wife of 54 years Elaine T. (nee DeMilto), his daughters Cynthia Dutka, Linda Dillon and Lisa Dutka, his grandchildren Shane, Ryan and Jessica Dillon, his brother William Dutka and his sisters Charlotte Sage, Rosemarie Darigol, Lorraine Putz and Dolores Dutka also many loving nieces and nephews. Viewing: Relatives and friends are invited Fri. 10:30-11:45 A.M. at S. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA 19008. Funeral Mass will follow 12 NOON. Interment Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to the American Heart Association 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated. www.danjolell.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2012.

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Terrance Rebello

November 5, 2012

Elaine and Family,
I will miss Walt. May God be with you an your family.

November 1, 2012

Elaine, Cindy, Linda, Lisa and family,
We are sending heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Rita C. & Leo L.
Springfield, PA.

November 1, 2012

Elaine, Cindy, Linda and Lisa so sorry to hear of Duke's passing. He was a true gentleman and a great man. You are in our prayers.

Jay Sindaco

October 31, 2012

Elaine and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The loss of Walt is felt throughout Haverford Trust. We have missed him since his illness kept him away from the office for so long. Now we will miss him for eternity. My best wishes to you all. Jeanne Pattalino

American Heart Association

October 31, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Terri Brodheim

October 30, 2012

Thank you for sharing your time with us at The Haverford Trust Company. You will be truly missed. All your friends at The Haverford Trust Company

October 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lisa and your family during this sad time.
Your friend, Dawn Caldwell

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