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JAMES DUFFY Obituary
DUFFY, JAMES T. - of Ocean City and Somers Point passed away on Saturday September 1, 2012. Jim was born in Miami Florida on November 16, 1952. Jim is survived by his two sisters, Jeannette McAllister of Longport and Virginia Baldwin (Robert) of Linwood; his former wife, Lisa Savitsky Duffy of Somers Point; one niece and three nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Jeannette Lehman; his father Walter Duffy; his step-father, Nelson Lehman; and his brother, Gary Duffy. Jim grew up in Ocean City and graduated from Ocean City High School. A skilled carpenter he was the owner of a local construction company for many years. As a young boy, Jim fell in love with the ocean. That love lead to his lifelong passions for surfing, fishing and eventually traveling. He inherited his love of animals from his mother and over the years owned and adored many cats. A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, September 6, from 9 to10am at The George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Road, Linwood. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice in his memory.
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Don Kohlenberger
September 17, 2012
Sorry to learn of your passing Jim. Been a long time but I have many fond memories of our trip to Puerta Rico and the Boy Scout trip to the Delaware Water Gap with Nelson and the boys. Say hi to Nelson for me. He was a wonderful mentor to me. Rest in peace brother, God's grace is good!
Mike Garvey
September 10, 2012
I will miss Jim, he was a great guy. When I heard about his passing I was stunned. We have great memories together, his next wave leads straight towards heaven.
Debbie (Balic) Patterson
September 7, 2012
Surprised and sad to see someone so young pass. Good times in CA with the surfer gang, back when we were all so young.
September 6, 2012
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Jim's death. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rick & Wendy Reilly
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Debbie Gaskill
September 5, 2012
Nettie, Virginia and families - so shocked and saddened to hear of Jimmie's passing. Can remember him as a young boy, so full of life and fun - and seeing him as a hard working adult but still with that young spirit! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Debbie and Kenny
Lew (Rick) Austin
September 5, 2012
Rest in peace Duffy. Good memories while attending OCHS.
You are there now!
nick m smith
September 5, 2012
RIP Jim D. God has a better plan for you!
Amanda Hamilton
September 5, 2012
My Art Class buddy!
My art classmate - rest in peace! Amanda
September 5, 2012
Elaine Chester
September 4, 2012
Shock is my first reaction to this sad news. Always liked Jimmy as we called him in high school. My sincere sympathy to his family. Another young person gone far too soon.
Elaine Chester, OCHS Class of 71
September 4, 2012
so sad.
so very sad.
Those were the days!
Dave Kruger
September 4, 2012
Jim, I hope you've found peace at last. We were long time buddies (best man at my wedding) and shared many memories, including our trip to California. We escaped more than a few trouble spots by pure luck and lived to tell the story. Here's to a great surfer and friend, with a heart of gold. RIP bro.
Jerry Reilly
September 4, 2012
We just met Jim a few times and recently during one of our Atlantic City visits. We are shocked and saddened at his passing, as we last saw him Friday afternoon. Such a nice and personable guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family along with our deepest sympathies. Jerry & Rita Reilly
September 4, 2012
Sorry to read about your brother's passing Virginia. I will keep you all in prayer.
JoAnne (Albertus) Leeds
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