James J. Duryea

I worked for Mr. Duryea many years ago and I have always cherished my employment there. I offer my deepest sympathy. He was a man of wonderful character; and he had a very kind heart.

Dear Sue, Carolyn, Tom, and Dean,

It is with great sadness I heard of Uncle Jim's passing. Not only was he a man of integrity, he was a very kind and generous man. Our family celebrations with all the cousins will be remembered with fondness. Wish we could be there to pay our respects. Hope it somehow helps you to know others share your sorrow.

With heartfelt sympathies and love,
Sue (Will) and Glenn Orebaugh

Carolyn and Family,

Your father and family are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers. Cherish the memories, the strength and the blessings he gave you all.

with love,

Deb

To Carolyn, Sue and family,

Though never acquainted with your father, the Preston family is nonetheless grateful to James Duryea, as well as your mother Dorothy, for bringing into this world such true-hearted people as yourselves.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Holly & John Preston

Susan, Tom, Carolyn and Dean,

Your Dad always seemed larger than life. Despite disease and age, it is still a great shock to know he's gone.

May each of you by comforted by your favorite memories of your Dad, and may he rest in peace.

Your obit did him fine justice.

Love,
Nadine and Mark

Dear Susan and the entire Duryea family,

My deepest condolences on your father's passing. He was a formidable man, and I have always cherished my years at LOJJD. He epitomized the old time SF attorney in the mahogany office. He could be very formal and stern but he did show a heart of gold, and I will forever be grateful for his help in my time of need. I pray he is at peace, and you all are in my prayers. Sincerely,

Dear Dean, Susan, Tom, and Carolyn,
All my love to everyone in your hour of need. I enjoyed our family get together's. I will miss Uncle Jim. He was a great and important man. He was also a loving father to all of you.
Thinking of you.
Love Pam

I, too, have fond memories of JJD. I worked for him as a law clerk while I went to law school, and became an associate in 1982 upon passing the bar. Law school gave me the ticket to getting a license; JJD gave me the ticket to becoming a good lawyer.

Attorneys and law clerks handled all trial preparation for JJD, including interrogatories, depositions, trial MPAs and jury instructions. Being responsible for the preparation of a case for trial is a great learning experience. JJD...

Susan, my thoughts and prayers and heart are with you and yours...