Eugene-Duffy Jr.-Obituary

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Eugene Joseph Duffy Jr.

Jun 12, 1945 - Jan 3, 2019 (Age 73)

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My condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in God's Word at John 6:40

Our sincere condolences. May he Rest In Peace. We enjoyed his smile and friendship in Mill Rift.

We are so sad to learn of Gene's passing. With our thoughts and prayers to Dorothea.

Our condolences to Jane, EJ, Aiden, and to all Gene's loved ones. He will be missed.

Heartfelt condolences to the Duffy family! Eugene was a Fine Irish Gentleman a patient and a friend. We will miss him at Emerald Eyes.

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you the strength and endurance to cope with the loss of your love one.

Please accept my dearest condolences for your loss and may you find comfort in Gods word the Bible at 2 Chronicles 6: 29,30 as God is readily find during these difficult times.

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Eugene's Obituaries

Eugene Joseph Duffy Jr. , 73, born on June 12, 1945, formerly of Hackensack, NJ, passed away on January 3,2019 at Riverview Medical Center with his family by his side. Gene was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and was a proud graduate of St. Peter’s Prep and St. Peter’s College. He also earned a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from New York University. He began his career in city planning in Jersey City and then moved to the City of Hackensack where he retired as the Director of Community Affairs.

Gene spent his summers in Mill Rift, PA, and maintained many close friendships from there throughout his life.

He was an avid photographer and traveler and was fortunate to be able to enjoy both; although his greatest passion was photographing his beloved grandchildren. At family and friends gatherings, Gene was always the man behind the camera.

He spent many many hours researching his Irish heritage and traveled to Ireland to meet his relatives there and obtain his Irish citizenship.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Dorothea Jane; his daughter Aidan Duffy Millsapps and her husband , Josh; his son EJ Duffy III and his wife, Megan; his five grandchildren, Cameron, Colton, Mack, Piper and Finn; and his many cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Jessie Duffy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tomorrow Children’s Fund at Hackensack University Medical Center at tcfkid.org

 

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