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John Duddy Obituary
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DUDDY, John John Thomas (Jack) Duddy, 80, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in the Hilton Head Medical Center, Hilton Head Island, SC. He was born in North Arlington, NJ on August 18, 1929. He was the son of the late Gerald and Tryphena Hobson Duddy. He was a retired Judge with the Arthur Murray International Dance Studios after fifty years. He was the owner of Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Macon and Augusta, Georgia and Chattanooga, TN. He was a member of Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church and he was a US Air Force veteran of Korea. He is survived by his wife, Joan M. Duddy of Bluffton, SC; one son, John T. (Eve) Duddy Jr. of Australia; one daughter, Karin (Paul) Janus of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Mary Lou Damica of Toms River, NJ and two grandchildren. Interment, visitation and funeral services will be held from 12:30 pm until 2:15 pm at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Road NW, Atlanta, GA on Friday, March 5, 2010. The family requests memorial donations be made to Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29909. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com)
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Denise Taggart
March 4, 2010
Mom called to let me know she saw the obituary. We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My heart goes out to you, Joan, J.T., Karin, and your families in your time of loss. I just saw several from the old days in Embry Hills at a Tucker HS reunion a few months ago. So many memories of back then, and you were all such a part of them. My condolensces during this difficult time.
Clay Family
March 3, 2010
So sorry to hear you loss your love one in death. He lived many years and touched the lives of many persons along the way. He will certainly be missed. May knowing others care also comfort you.
Les & Lar Janus
March 3, 2010
Jack loved people and we will miss him. He brought a lot of joy to people through his dance and wonderfull attitude about life and fun. I'm sure he is already planning the next dance production up above! You are in our thoughts and prayers Joan, Karin, and JT. Love Les and Lar
Peggi Hunt
March 1, 2010
You can't think of Jack Duddy without smiling and laughing! And now he doesn't have to hurt anymore and he can look up O.B. Take comfort, Joan, Karin and John
Kim Austin
February 27, 2010
Anyone whoever met Jack Duddy, would certainly remeber him with great joy. He touched many lives and brought laughter and fun to all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of great loss.
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