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John DUPLICA Obituary

John Peter DUPLICA July 26, 1930 in Seattle; died unexpectedly, February 21, 2011 also in Seattle. Attended St. Margaret's Elementary School and graduated from Seattle Preparatory High School and the University of Notre Dame.He was comptroller of Horton Dennis and Associates Consulting Engineers for over 25 years. Avid Notre Dame football fan throughout his life. He upheld the spirit of a true son of Notre Dame. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Pearl Duplica, who emigrated from Dubrovnik, Croatia. He was still living in the same home on Queen Anne Hill where he grew up. He is survived by Moya, his loving wife of 52 years; and numerous relatives in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday, February 27th, at 3 PM at: Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 28th, at 12:10 PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 205 2nd Ave. N, Seattle. Please sign the on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2011.

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Moira Somer {Strong}

March 4, 2011

Dear Cousin Moya: My prayers and sympathy are with you on the great loss of your husband, John. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace. God be with you. Love, Moira

March 1, 2011

Chuck and I were just talking about you and John, Moya. I just can't believe the e-mail we received. Chuck will be VERY upset hearing this news. His short term memory is NOT good but he remembers EVERY details about Notre Dame life and his very close friend, John from Seattle. We will miss him and remember him in our prayers. With much love to you, Chuck and Mary Ann Falkenberg

George Heidkamp

March 1, 2011

Moya, Condolences on your loss from the Notre Dame Class of 1952. We shall remember John in our prayers.

George Heidkamp, President, ND '52

February 28, 2011

Moya, We send you our sympathies for your loss of John. We will always remember him and hope you will let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Old friends never forget. Love and Peace to you, Moya, from Cameron, Carol & Chris Covington.

February 28, 2011

Dear Moya,
It's been so long since I've seen you, and never remember
meeting John, but know he was the treasure in your life.
Our hearts are heavy for you, and our prayers are there with you, too. Thanks for being a great friend and roommate back when we were single. Much love, Shirley and Jim Collins

February 28, 2011

Dear Moya,
Shannon and I will always treasure the memory of you and John attending our wedding at the Cugini Cafe in Ballard. You both will be remembered warmly by us both. Please accept our sympathies for you for your loss. Shannon Buckner and Jon King

Dorothy Van Soest

February 28, 2011

Dear Moya:
I am holding you in my heart during this time of profound loss. "Mr. Moya" was lucky to have you as his wife for 52 years. May all your fondest memories of your time together and your many friends sustain you now.

Jim & Kathi Whittaker

February 27, 2011

Dear Moya,

We treasure many happy memories of gatherings including John both in and away from the School of Social Work over the four decades of our friendship. We were indeed a merry band. Our warmest thoughts are with you at this time of loss.

J'May Rivara

February 27, 2011

Dear Moya, You are in my heart and prayers at this sad time. John no doubt knew just what a lucky man he was to have you as his wife for 52 years. I know how much you loved him. You have been sorely missed at the UW School of Social Work and we hope you will be back to see us soon. With love and sympathy to you Moya. Always, J'May Rivara

February 26, 2011

Dear Moya. We're deeply saddened by John's passing and you're very much in our thoughts, dear friend. Roger Roffman and Cheryl Richey

February 25, 2011

Dear Moya, Please know that I am praying for you during this very difficult time. I didn't know your husband, but you were my favorite professor at the School of Social Work (1970-72). I've thought of you often in the ensuing years, and I remember how loving and compassionate you were to all of your students. I last saw you years ago when we met for lunch in a little restaurant in the U.District. God bless you!
Suzanne Dour Rothwell

Sharron Lee

February 25, 2011

Moya,Please accept my deepest condolences. I saw the obit in today's paper in the loss of your husband of 52 years. Please know that I remember your classes and your teaching with great esteem. I wish you the best and send my thoughts. Sharron Lee, Kenmore, WA 98028 [email protected]

Sandy Goodwin

February 25, 2011

Dearest Moya, You are much in my heart, mind and prayers today. John was a lovely man and Heaven is richer today for having him. There are no words sufficient to express the depth of my sympathy for you at this time of loss but please know my loving thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thomas Connor

February 24, 2011

Sadly I never knew John, but Moya was my best prof in graduate school. My wife and I will keep her in our prayers.

Roger Bass

February 24, 2011

Moya, my thoughts are with you. Since I do not have a home address, I cannot send a card, but please know that I am thinking of you.

Nicole Bennett

February 24, 2011

John and Moya have come into Cugini Cafe every day for years and have become a part of the community in Ballard. All the girls that work here and the other regulars look forward to and enjoy their company. John was an energetic person who left you with a smile on your face and feeling full. He will be missed so much by us girls and by the community.

Sarah Olsen

February 24, 2011

I am so thankful that my children (and John's grandniece and grandnephew) had the chance to spend some time with Uncle John in December 2010 when we all met for lunch. It was so good to see him. I fondly remember the stories about his adventures on Mount Rainier, seeing his climbing gear in the stairwell, fetching laundry from the scary basement at the apartment on 1st Avenue West and tossing the ball around in the parking area. Much love to you, Uncle John.

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