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1963
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2012
Michael Duffy Obituary
He was born Nov. 22, 1963, in Olean, N.Y., a son of the late James McKean Duffy and the late Joan Carol Hosmer. He was also the son of Patricia Duffy of Tiona and Leonard "Hoby" Hosmer of Smethport. He was married to Wanda W. Prosser-Stewart, who survives, for 28 years.
Mr. Duffy was a 1982 graduate of Smethport Area High School. He was the president and co-owner of Duffy Inc. in Smethport, where he had worked since he was a little boy.
He loved spending time with his wife and family. He loved stock car racing; dirt bikes with his kids; working on his pond with his wife; spending time on the boat in Florida with his wife; and visiting in Kentucky and Philadelphia with the rest of his family, having a great time.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport.
In addition to his wife and stepparents, he is survived by six children, Lacy J. (Anna) Stewart, Jamie L., Jenna H., Jessica F., Tristen M., and Jimmy M.M. Duffy, all of Smethport; three grandchildren, Ryan C. Burdick of Smethport and Anna L. and Shelby R. Stewart, both of Port Allegany; three sisters, Joyce (Jim) Dodge and Kelly (Bob) Dixon, both of Smethport, and Colleen Duffy of Lewis Run; two brothers, Leroy (Carol) Duffy and James (Ronda) Duffy, both of Smethport; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport. A Mass of Christian burial will be concelebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (June 19, 2012) in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, with the Rev. Theodore Marconi and the Rev. Vincent Cieslewicz officiating. Committal will be in Norwich Cemetery, Colegrove. A Christian wake service will be held in the funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Memorials, if desired, can be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., Smethport.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Trina Stewart_Mayr
June 21, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss Aunt Wanda.
Trina Stewart-Mayr
June 18, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Duffys, especially Michael's wife and children. We'll all remember his smile and mischievous ways. God bless.
The Venanzi's
chuck and yvonne shreve
June 18, 2012
my prayers go out to the duffy family. sorry to hear about mikes accident.
Linda Williamson
June 18, 2012
My heart aches for Wanda! She's such a sweet person! My husband and I moved from Ky to one of her rental homes a few yrs back...she remodeled the entire house for us...she's such a giving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you Wanda, the rest of family and friends. So sorry for this tragic loss.
Bruce Waldeck
June 16, 2012
My Prayers go out to all the Duffys.
I feel so bad to here about the Accident .
I was Friends to Dad Jim and all the Boys and Girls God bless to all
Bruce And Diane Waldeck
Carol Marcy
June 16, 2012
My prayers and condolences go out to the Duffy family. He was a friend to my father (Carl Marcy Sr) and I appreciate that. Again Condolences to all.
Sincerely
Carol Marcy
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