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Daniel Dufford Obituary
AGE: 66 • Oceanport
Daniel A. Dufford, 66 of Oceanport, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at home. Daniel was born in Jamaica, NY. He was an accomplished thoroughbred racehorse trainer at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. He has trained many stake winners as well at "Rumptious"; N.J. Thoroughbred Horse of the Year. Following his training career he moved into the racing office at Monmouth Park where he started as an official and eventually became stakes coordinator.
He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Margaret Dufford. Surviving is his wife, Charlene; his step-son, Michael Natale and step-daughter, Alyssa Williams; his brother and sister in law, Gerald and Kathy Dufford and their children, Kathleen Menendez and Kevin Dufford; and his sister, Diane Dufford.
Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch is in charge of the arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Memorial donations may be made to Second Call Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, P.O. Box 113, Helmetta, NJ 08828. Letters of condolence may be sent through the web at www.damianofuneralhome.com.
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Stephen & Linda Hillman
April 6, 2017
So young with much to give. DD you gave light in a dark room. You sang to your own music. You loved with all of your heart. You shared so much of yourself with others. We will cry with a broken heart every time we think of you. Thanks for the memories. Thanks for you. We will forever miss you. Dance where you are....
Love you....Steve & Linda
LEON Russomano
April 2, 2017
RIP BUDDY
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