Patrick Richard Duff

I was very sorry to hear just yesterday about Patrick's tragic death over a year ago. I supervised him in his work in the General College writing center when he was a student at the U of Minnesota. Patrick had a big personality--he was funny, smart, and a pleasure to work with. His commitment to helping students become better writers was always evident. He was a very good person. My deepest sympathy to his family.

I went through the MFA program at UW with Patrick, and I will always remember him as a warm, open person who made friends with an ease and effortlessness that one could not help but admire, especially because he was so obviously genuine. He was a supportive colleague and a valued friend. His kindness, easy manner, and jolly humor will be remembered by all those who knew him. This loss seems so random and senseless, but I find some comfort in the knowledge that Patrick touched the lives of so...

Suzy -

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that our best thoughts and prayers are with you, and your families during this difficult time. I'm here if you need to chat or vent.

Dan & Holly

Pat was an American Government student of mine at Valley View Middle School...so many years ago. However, he is one I will never forget. Funny, bright, empathetic and yet ready to challenge many of the institutional walls around him- as most kids do at that time in life. I am so glad to know that he found true love, the Lord and was able to share his gift of writing with others. My sympathies to his wife Suzy and whole family.

I am Mary Breidenbach's cousin and we met Patrick at his wedding to Suzy in Oregon, June 2007. It was one of the nicest weddings we have ever attended.
"...Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun..." So sorry to hear of this tremendous loss. Our sympathy to Suzy and her family.

I was in Patrick's short story writing class three years ago. A wonderful writer and an inspiring teacher. His wife and family are in my prayers.

I never met Patrick, but his father, Richard, and I were neighborhood friends in Minneapolis, growing up less than one block apart. Richard and I, along with other neighborhood children, played many hours together, games such as kick-the-can, softball, football, etc.

If I had known that Richard's son lived in the Seattle area, I would love to have met him and to share memories of life in South Minneapolis in the 1940's-1950's.

Richard, too, left this world too soon. ...

i never knew Pat very well, but we ran in the same circles often enough to know he was a great person. Whether it was when we were sitting on the keenans porch, or pat ws up visiting duluth. My sincere condolences his family and friends.

Suzy and family, words cannot express the grief and sorrow I feel for your loss. Please let those of us who love you be there for you in the coming years. Much love to you all. xxooSabrina