Duffy, Timothy Joseph Our beautiful, loving, gregarious lover of life. Son, brother, uncle, and friend Tim, died of a broken heart just after 10 AM on 1/22/09 at North Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was 54. Preceded in death by father, Earl M. Duffy and wife, Mikki. Survived by mother, Geneva Duffy; and brothers and sisters, Patricia (Patrick) Foell, Kathryn Duffy, Michael (Ann) Duffy, James Duffy, Thomas (Elizabeth) Duffy, Mary (Peter Smith) Duffy, and John (Amy) Duffy, as well as by Special "Duffys at Heart" Kathleen Toner and Jack Owens; brother- in-law, Peter Nikiel, and nieces and nephews, Sean, Dary, Dan (Paula), Lyn (Mark), Steven, Meghann, Michael J., Earl, Lily, Evelyn, Sam, Emily, Joe, Jack, Alesha (Paul), Sarah, Madie, and Sophia; and grand- nieces and nephews, Lauren, Peter, Tyra, Dominic, Isabelle, and Henry. Tim and Mikki were married for 21 years, both worked for Qwest for 30 years plus, where they will be missed by many dear friends. Mikki died from cancer on September 6, 2008. Tim was a wonderful husband, great brother, incredible son and awesome friend. Memorial service 5 PM Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 NE Hwy. 65, Fridley, 55432. Visitation Wednesday 1 hour prior to service. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Duffy Family & Extended Family,
My thoughts are with the Duffy Family & circle of Friends. I became acquainted with them some years ago through Su Tyni while I was living in Minneapolis. It was through Su that I was keep informed of what was happening. When thinking of them, I am reminded of the New Riverside Cafe. They and the Cafe are greatly missed.
Steve Trca
July 19, 2009 | Garner, IA
Tim & Mikki renewing their vows 8-30-08
February 24, 2009
Dear Duffys,
So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. It has been years since I've seen him, but I have such fond memories of Tim from high school and beyond. He always had a smile on his face, a quick witt and loved telling a good story! Tim also was a great best-man at my wedding 33 years ago.
My hope is that you find comfort in all the great memories you have of Tim.
Sincerely,
Bev Wappel
February 07, 2009 | Hugo, MN
Dear Duffy Family,
I have been a neighbor of Mary Duffy (our neighborhood angel) and Pete, Sam, Emily, Joe and Jack Smith for about ten years. I only met Tim briefly at graduation parties for Mary's kids. However, I find myself continuing to think about Tim and the genuine outpouring of love at his service last week. Your family was truly blessed by his large-hearted caring presence. It seems we are all blessed by that same large-hearted Duffy presence. You are all in our thoughts and...
Michael, Ann, Tommy, Lucia and Timmy Carr
February 05, 2009 | Hopkins, MN
I've known and worked with Tim for 30 years since the Northwestern Bell days in downtown Minneapolis. He was liked by everyone who knew him and I'll remembered him as a good guy who left too soon.
Tim Falencik
February 01, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
To the Duffy family: I was very sorry to hear about Tim's passing. I worked for the Duffy family way back at the A&W. I remember Tim as being kind, funny, and fun to work with. Mr. and Mrs. Duffy were wonderful people to work for. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb (Brezinka) Gaulke
January 31, 2009 | Brooklyn Park, MN
We were stunned and sad to hear of Tim's passing. Years ago, Tim worked on Al's splicing crew in SLP. He was a great coworker and highly respected by all. May God bless the entire Duffy family.
Al and Sandy Newman
January 30, 2009 | Blaine, MN
Sorry to hear about your loss, I'll remember him and family in prayer.I have great memories of him all the way back to highschool . Leone Conklin (Murlowski)
Leone Conklin
January 29, 2009 | New Brighton, MN
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of both Tim and Mikki. I knew them both years ago in our early years at Qwest. They were a great couple and wonderful friends.
Kit Silvers
January 29, 2009 | Woodbury, MN
