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LEO FRANCIS DUGGAN, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret.) (Age 92)
Passed away peacefully in Fairfax, Virginia on Saturday, January 10, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen Murphy Duggan. Devoted father of Patty Duggan Shama of Arlington, VA; Kerry Lawhorne of Lawrenceville, VA; Kathy Hoffman of Richmond, VA; Kevin (Jung) Duggan of Centreville, VA; Mary Kay Duggan of Chantilly, VA and Sharon Neff of Centreville, VA. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.Col. Duggan joined the Army Air Corp in 1942 and was commissioned in 1944. He was a member of the distinct group of B-17 bomber pilots of WWII and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross,and the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. After the war he attended and graduated from Illinois College with a degree in history and then reenlisted for the Korean War. Through the military, he taught Meteorology at Georgetown University and then was stationed at the Pentagon with the Joint Chiefs of Staff until his retirement in 1968. He began his second career at AOCI as VP of Technical Affairs for approximately 20 years, until his retirement. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 15 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 13807 Poplar Tree Rd., Chantilly, VA. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org.www.fmfh.com
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Janet Trout
January 17, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Cheryl Brown
January 17, 2015
Kevin,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your.
Maureen Duggan
January 16, 2015
Peace, Love & Hugs to All,
Maureen
Cyndi Bain Leistner (Sondra Iroff's sister)
January 14, 2015
Patty, my sister, Sondra, told me that you're dad passed away. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Pattie Bennett
January 14, 2015
Dear Patty,
Please pass along our thoughts and prayers to you and the family. Leo was an inspiration and mentor to both of us.
Sondra
January 14, 2015
Dear Patty
Having lost my mom this past year I understand what you and your family are going through. There are really no words that can ease your sorrow. Just wanted to let you know that I am here if you want someone to talk with. Thinking of you.
Erin Iroff
January 13, 2015
Patty, I am so sorry, love to you and your family.
January 13, 2015
Patty,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family. Sending lots of love and hugs
COUSIN PAT REARDON
January 13, 2015
PATTY, KATHY, KERRY, KEVIN MARY KAY SHARON
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DAD'S SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
MISS HIS SUNDAY NITE CHATS AND FAMOUS CHICKEN BBQ DINNERS, TRIPS TO GIFFORDS FOR ICE CREAM YOU ALL
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS
Christine Daleiden
January 13, 2015
All of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. My husband Dennis was a cousin to Colleen and we had a lovely visit with Leo years ago. Denny had great respect for both of them. The memories of them will remain in your hearts forever and provide great comfort to you. Fondly Christine Daleiden
Eloise Hoke
January 13, 2015
Lt. Col. Duggan was a perfect example of one of the members of The Greatest Generation.--honorable, dedicated, patriotic, with work ethics that are to be admired. He was handsome--dashing with the sharpest, keen eyes. His presence commanded respect.. He was strong! He raised FIVE daughters and a son!!! He will be fondly remembered and missed dearly. I'm so glad to have known him.
Reardon
January 13, 2015
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