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1952

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2011

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John MacDuffee Obituary

John MacDuffee, 58, of Oxnard, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011.

Mr. MacDuffee was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Denver, Colo., and was a Ventura County resident for the past 54 years coming from Long Beach. He graduated from Buena High School, Class of 1971. He attended and earned his Bachelor's degree from University of California, Irvine. He earned his Master's degree in education from Cal State Northridge. He was a high school math teacher for 10 years.

John is survived by his mother, Kathleen Dale, of Pacific Palisades; brother, Bill MacDuffee, of Santa Barbara; sister, Sharon MacDuffee, of Pacific Palisades; niece, Danielle Giornandi; nephews, Sean MacDuffee, Mark MacDuffee; great-nephew, Draven Giornandi.

Private services were held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.

In lieu of flowers, please honor John with a memorial donation to the San Buenaventura Mission, 211 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93001. John was entrusted to the care of the family owned Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-8623.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John MacDuffee

19 Entries

david

September 27, 2011

I just met john within the past year and a half playing ping pong at surfside3. I was shocked to hear the sad news. Me and john had some epic battles in ping pong and he was a great player. thanks john for the great games we played and we will play adain some time freind.

Paula Schram

September 23, 2011

R.I.P. John. You will be missed.

A R

September 9, 2011

John,
Thank you so much for all the times you gave my son the phone and you told him it was his momma. Sometimes you were the only form of connection between us while i was deployed. I will always be greatful to you and I pray that you are in heaven watching over my little man from up there. Thank you! You will always be in my heart.

Kim Adamache

September 7, 2011

I am another one of the lucky ones who traveled with John on Mrs. Bercaw's Humanities Tour of Europe. We had a different circle of friends back then and we never got to know each other well.But, about 3-4 years ago, we reconnected and had become splendid friends on line and visiting during my annual trips to Ventura. John was a wonderful sweet man and I will miss him very much.

Gregg Mangan

September 3, 2011

I knew John since first grade at St. Catherine's Catholic school in Ventura. We had many fun adventures together throughout elementary school. I remember him then as being a great friend to hang around with. I lost touch in later years, but will always remember him as one of my closest friends growing up in Ventura in the early 1960's. My sincere condolences to John's family.

Mike Ayerle

August 31, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with John in the early 70's at Safeway in Ventura, and also with Bill later on. John ALWAYS had a great smile on his face. He was a pleasure to work with and always seemed able to make all of us smile as well. John was always so proud of his little brother Bill. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Paula Schram

August 31, 2011

R.I.P. Old friend!

Steven Anderson

August 30, 2011

My condolances, and Heart Felt sadness of John's suddened passing, But He is with GOD now. I'm happy he was able to attend and rekindle lost friendships with his fellow classmates of OUR 40th reunion, and Thou I wasn't able to attend, my prayers go out to the family, God Bless All.

Jay Park

August 30, 2011

So sorry to hear that John passed away but glad he had a chance to meet with classmates and friends prior to his sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There is never a good time to see a friend or family member die, but take comfort in the fact that John did not have to endure a prolonged illness or disease, as many often suffer. Remember that John was liked by many and that he shaped and molded many lives as a teacher. Farewell John, rest in peace.

Jay Park

August 29, 2011

I was sad to hear of John's passing but glad he was able to meet with classmates and friends prior to his sudden death. John will truly be missed by all who knew him. It is never the right time to see a friend or family member die but take comfort in the fact that he did not have a long or lingering illness prior to his passing nor suffer as many people do. Remember that he lived a full life, where he was liked by many, that he touched and molded the lives of many students as a teacher. Rest in peace, John.

August 29, 2011

To the Family,
Am very glad so many of us were able to see John at our High School Reunion. His passing is such a shock. Please take comfort in knowing he was happy the last time we saw each other. He will be missed. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Carol Taunton Brock,(Ventura, CA)

Susan Frith

August 29, 2011

Praying for John's family, loved ones and friends. It gives me peace to have seen him so happy at our 40th reunion. Peace be with you. Never forgotten.
Buena Class of 1971

John in the Piazzo San Marco

Bruce Baldwin

August 29, 2011

John and I tracked each other through school, but we really became friends while we roomed together through Europe on Mrs. Bercaw's Humanities Tour. John was always first to try a daring adventure, always the one asking intelligent questrions, and always had an unquenchable light of mischief in his eyes. I grew to love and admire John every day that we explored Europe together.
When we met for brunch in July 2011, after a long, long absence, it was as if we were still the same eager, slim schoolboys, laughing and telling stories all afternoon.
Seeing Europe as a teenager is a gift in itself; but, to paraphrase Hemingway, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." I was lucky enough to have toured Europe with John MacDuffee, and it remains with me to this day as a remarkable journey because John was there. I miss him more than I can express.

Denise Finnegan Dewire

August 29, 2011

To John’s family - I’m so sorry for your loss. Have known John since high school and also a patient at the dental office where I work. Was very happy to see John and talk to him at our 40th class reunion - Buena Class of 1971. May John rest in peace and God comfort his earthly family.

Lynnea Mitchell

August 29, 2011

I was so sad to hear about the sudden passing of John. He was such a nice guy, and I'm grateful I got to see him and talk to him at the reunion. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. Lynnea Barnum Mitchell, Class of 1971

Theresa waldren Jacobs

August 29, 2011

To the family....im so glad i got to see John at the reunion. But was so shocked to hear of his passing. My love and prayers go out to the whole family. John will truely be missed by all.

Jon Harris

August 29, 2011

I had the pleasure to have known John since we were kids. He was a nice guy and this is such a sad time. The Class of 71 were honored to see him again and to talk with him and Reminisce about our younger days. John, you are missed but not forgotten...Jon

Prayers to his family!

August 29, 2011

I was saddened to hear of John's passing having just visited with him at the reunion. I pray God's peace and comfort on his family. He will be sorely missed.

Sincerely,

Tim Fitzsimmons
Class of 1971

David Voelker

August 28, 2011

I miss you John. I'm going to miss the 'chess lessons' you have given me over the past decades! Most importantly John, thank you for your true friendship!

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