PAUL-DUGA-Obituary

PAUL DUGA Jr.

Hatfield, Massachusetts

1950 - 2020

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May 14, 2020
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Hatfield, Massachusetts

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Paul Duga, Jr., 69, passed away suddenly from natural causes on May 14, 2020 at his home in Hatfield, MA. Paul was born in Hatfield on July 21, 1950 to the late Anna (Adams) Duga and Paul Duga, Sr. He was a life-long resident of the town, graduating from Smith Academy in 1968. Paul went on to...

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So sorry to see this, I worked with Paul at Belchertown State School, he was a kind, intelligent worker. He designed specialized wheelchairs for clients with severe disabilities. He was kind and devoted soul to his clients and colleagues. God bless you Paul. Joan Mc Donough

I just discovered this obituary for Paul. I worked with him for several years at Belchertown state school. He was an expert to adapt wheelchairs to accommodate people with severe disabilities. He was a creative artist designing special adaptive equipment, primarily wheelchairs. In addition other seating for relaxation and other options to allow relaxing as well as more assisted positioning and movement. He was an artist and dedicated worker. God bless you Paul.

We are sorry to hear of his passing. His love of family and community will be remembered in the hearts of many.

I worked side by side with Paul at Adaptive Design Services for 23 years, and witnessed his talents and compassion for others through the work that he was really devoted to, and the many friends and acquaintances that he helped along the way. He could tackle the largest building project or most intricate mechanism with equal enthusiasm and make even the most exhaustive project feel like fun. Paul was a teacher, and taught me how to weld, and get comfortable in the metalworking shop, that...

Mary Jane Mendyk (Abery). Long time neighbor and amazing man. He was always a very kind, courteous soul. Always helped my mom and dad (Helen and Mike Mendyk) when they needed it. Our parents traveled together as well. He had the kindest heart and Im so very sorry for everyones loss. My deepest sympathies to all who knew him and loved him. He will be missed. Now hes with Anna and Paul.

So sorry to hear this news. I remember Paul with Linda Moynihan and all the good times we had together. He will surely be missed by all of us.

Paul was a nice guy hand a lot of fun with him will miss

Paul was one of the most talented and giving people Ive ever known. I grew up a few houses away and he was a great role model. Anything he put his mind to he could do and do well...and big. I learned a lot from him and Im proud to say I was a friend of his and his family.
John Filipek.