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Steve Michael Duffy

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DUFFY - Steve Michael Duffy died suddenly in his home in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the age of 57. Steve was the beloved husband of Merry Beth (nee Gibbons) and devoted father of Meghan, Patrick and Carrie. Steve was born in Chicago to Bette and the late Tom Duffy of...

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Dear Duffy Family,
I send my deepest condolences to the entire Duffy Family at this very difficult time."Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow". Please take care, you all are in my prayers.

Merry Beth...I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our family is thinking about yours during this difficult time. Kathy Tupper

Dear Mrs. Duffy,

I worked with Steve during my years at Hush Puppies and I met you at some of the WWW company events. I always remember the smile on Steve's face and his passion for the shoe business. He was always so helpful and a true professional at all times. Steve was so highly respected in Asia and with all the WWW employees as well as the factories. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow and remembering. Maggi Mercado Rotteveel

Christmas Party for Hogar Caridad Misionera, SPM, Dom Rep

Merry Beth and family, in the behalf of Hogar Caridad Misionera Orphanage we want to thank you for all what you and Steve did to gave to kids the most beatiful Christmas party they have ever had, the Nons and the 26 kids of the Orphanage are praying everyday for him, in this short time we could see in Steve an Angel sent to us for our God, he gave us Love, Hope, Happiness. We will never forget him. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

Merry Beth - today's memorial service was one of the most emotional I have ever been to in my lifetime. To hear so many people rise up and say in different ways, from different parts of his life the same things I felt about him all these years was simply overwhelming. I am my family owe so much to him and the faith he put in me.

He will never be forgotten.

Merry Beth- Our condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Mary and Lon Barr

In Memory of our Friend: Steve Duffy

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and Board Member, Steve Duffy. He was a wonderful man with an incredible spirit of giving that touched the lives of hundreds of struggling kids and families in our community. We were truly blessed to have known Steve and honored to count him as a member of our Hispanic Center family.

Steve and Merry Beth opened their home to us and hosted several staff Christmas parties. They went...

Merry Beth & Family,
I worked with Steve at WWW and always thought highly of him. There were many people who became friends. It was a pleasure working with him. He had great respect from all the DR staff and I'm glad you had the last few years together. We are saddened by his passing and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow and forever.
Barb Ledger

Merry Beth, Patrick & Carrie

We are so saddened for your loss!

We are lucky we have so many memories to share of all our times through-out the years.
Over the last week I cannot tell you how many phone calls, emails and visits I have had from people all over the world. Everyone has said the same thing, Steve was a good friend, mentor, boss, brother, father figure, supporter and family member to many. Steve never looked at you for what you had, but for who you were....