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EDWARD DUFFY Obituary

DUFFY, Edward L. Age 77, longtime Milton resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born and raised in Milton, Ed was a graduate of Boston College, class of '66. Following graduation, Ed spent two years in the Peace Corps teaching in Ghana. Ed was a Senior Engineering Aide for the Town of Milton for 33 years. He was on the Milton Town Planning Board and Town Meeting member. Love of his Irish heritage took Ed many times to Ireland where he visited family. He served as President of both the Eire's Society of Boston and the Milton Historical Society and he was the founder of the Blue Bell Tavern Society. He kept himself active playing basketball, biking and fishing. Beloved son of the late Charles and Margaret (O'Leary) Duffy. Loving brother of Charles Duffy and his wife, Ivy, of Rhode Island, and the late Arthur Duffy. Cherished uncle of Ariane Swearingen and her husband, Harold, of Canton, and Tara Duffy of Galway, Ireland. Grand uncle of Riley, Margot and Charlie Star. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday, July 27, 4-7 PM. Due to current pandemic protocols for large gatherings, the Funeral Mass will be private. Interment Milton Cemetery. Forfurther information please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 23 to Jul. 26, 2020.

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Scott Forsyth

July 30, 2020

Ed was a great guy and always a cheerful visitor to our shop. I'll remember him well.

Meg Healy

July 28, 2020

My sympathies to the Duffy family. Eddie was a good guy. My Dad, Dan Healy played on The Yaz League in the early days with Eddie. I had the pleasure as serving as “bat girl” for a few seasons. Fond memories

Meg Healy

July 28, 2020

My sympathies to the Duffy family. Eddie was a good guy. My Dad, Dan Healy played on The Yaz League in the early days with Eddie. I had the pleasure as serving as “bat girl” for a few seasons. Fond memories

Meg Healy

July 28, 2020

My sympathies to the Duffy family. Eddie was a good guy. My Dad, Dan Healy played on The Yaz League in the early days with Eddie. I had the pleasure as serving as “bat girl” for a few seasons. Fond memories

Meg Healy

July 28, 2020

My sympathies to the Duffy family. Eddie was a good guy. My Dad, Dan Healy played on The Yaz League in the early days with Eddie. I had the pleasure as serving as “bat girl” for a few seasons. Fond memories.

Eve

July 27, 2020

hank you for all your help on the Milton Road Race over the years! ❤

Larry Donnelly

July 26, 2020

Thinking of and praying for Eddie’s family and close friends. He truly was the Mayor of his (and our) beloved East Milton. Our home neighbourhood has certainly changed, but it was great guys like Ed Duffy who made East Milton such a great place to live. He never stopped fighting for it. Ed, you will be seriously missed. With every warm regard and best wish from 3,000 miles away here in Ireland, Larry Donnelly

Linda Baumeister

July 26, 2020

Ed was a wonderful neighbor and worked hard to support our neighborhood and town. His dedication was inspiring and his accomplishments very much appreciated. I miss seeing him on his daily walk to get his morning coffee. Wishing the Duffy family much peace and comfort.

Beth O'Leary Hommes

July 26, 2020

I worked with Eddie many years ago on the Bicentennial of the Suffolk Resolves. No one was more dedicated to the Town of Milton. He was also a great friend to our family, especially my dad, Bob O'Leary. He will be sorely missed.

First cousin, Mary George, Tipperary, Ireland

July 25, 2020

Sincere Sympathy to Charlie and the Duffy family on your sad loss.He always remembered to send a Christmas card. May he rest in peace.

Faith Thompson

July 24, 2020

Eddie was a wonderful friend to my parents, Anne & George Thompson. He always had a funny story or an interesting historical fact to share. Milton's biggest Red Sox fan, Eddie and my dad went to the 2004 ACLS home games and then Games 1 & 2 of the World Series. He would never visit them empty handed, bringing a tin of cookies, a book or magazine he was eager to share, or a flower for my mom. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to the Duffy family.

Jim Coffey

July 24, 2020

Eddie’s commitment to the town and Crane Park was remarkable . I enjoyed talking baseball with him, he was a good neighbor . He will be missed .

Mary Beth Chiavaroli

July 24, 2020

Charlie & All of The Duffy Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the unexpected loss of Eddie. We have come to the end of a very long era here on Granite Place. Eddie will be missed each and every day. He was such a presence in our favorite neighborhood in East Milton. I hold thoughts of Mr. (Charlie) & Mrs. (Madge) Duffy, Arthur and Eddie very close in both my childhood memories as well as my adult years. Thinking of all of you & praying for you in these very difficult days and weeks to come.

Mary Beth Chiavaroli

July 24, 2020

Charlie & All of The Duffy Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the unexpected loss of Eddie. We have come to the end of a very long era here on Granite Place. Eddie will be missed each and every day. He was such a presence in our favorite neighborhood in East Milton. I hold thoughts of Mr. (Charlie) & Mrs. (Madge) Duffy, Arthur and Eddie very close in both my childhood memories as well as my adult years. Thinking of all of you & praying for you in these very difficult days and weeks to come.

Colette and Tony Recupero

July 24, 2020

We will miss Cousin Ned. Our deepest condolences for your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Phyllis, Colette, Tony, Helen, and Christopher

Barbara Fitzgerald

July 24, 2020

We will miss Ed. past president of The Eire Society of Boston. So proud of hid Irish Culture, Rest in peace Ed.

Mary Beth Chiavaroli

July 24, 2020

Charlie & All of The Duffy Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the unexpected loss of Eddie. We have come to the end of a very long era here on Granite Place. Eddie will be missed each and every day. He was such a presence in our favorite neighborhood in East Milton. I hold thoughts of Mr. (Charlie) & Mrs. (Madge) Duffy, Arthur and Eddie very close in both my childhood memories as well as my adult years. Thinking of all of you & praying for you in these very difficult days and weeks to come.

Karen Kelly McEachern

July 24, 2020

My condolences on Ed's passing. He was a true citizen of Milton, always striving to make the community better. May he rest in peace. Karen Kelly McEachern

Dave Johnson

July 24, 2020

I am going to miss our brief chats while walking my dog. So long my friend. Dave Johnson

Andrew Leahy

July 24, 2020

I Worked with Ed at Town Hall many years ago. He was a great guy. Rest in Peace!

Sally Folger Lamott

July 24, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bob Sweeney

July 23, 2020

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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