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Samuel Matthew Duhy

Samuel Matthew Duhy obituary, Chalmette, LA

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Samuel Duhy Obituary

Samuel Matthew Duhy sadly passed away on the evening of March 20, 2020 at the age of 91. Sam was the loving and devoted husband of 71 years to his wife, Claire Egan Duhy. Beloved father of Gregory (Gwen) Duhy and Glenn (Sandy) Duhy. Dedicated grandfather to Elizabeth (Earl) Leidinger, Catherine (Ricky) Kreps, Jennifer (PJ) Chutz, Michelle (Justin) Duhy, and Glenn Duhy, Jr. Doting great-grandfather to Ethan Austin, Lily and Margot Leidinger, Rosalie Kreps, and Paislee Chutz. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Augusta Duhy, along with 3 siblings and his grandson, Matthew Duhy. He is survived by many family and friends, including daughter-in-law, Lisa Duhy. Sam was also a veteran of the Korean War. Private services to be held for family and close friends at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, March 27th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Sam's memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 25 to Mar. 27, 2020.

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Mary Ann Smith

March 30, 2020

Mrs. Claire, Greg, Glenn and Duhy families, Daryl and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Sam was always very kind and loving to us and our family. He was a sweet man and will be missed. He lives in all of you. May God give you peace at this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers.

Lea Kersh

March 29, 2020

Mrs Claire, Greg & Glenn, so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr Sam was such a nice man.

Kirk DeMara

March 26, 2020

Greg, Glenn, so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Our prayers are with you.

American Heart Association

March 25, 2020

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

701 W VIRTUE ST, Chalmette, LA 70043

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St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

701 W VIRTUE ST, Chalmette, LA 70043

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