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Joseph Duffy Obituary
December 25, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Duffy passed away on December 25, 2024, age 72, after a brief and hard-fought battle with liver cancer. Joe was born in Bridgeport, CT and lived in Stratford, CT throughout his school years. He was the son of George and Elsie Mae Duffy and was a graduate of Charter Oak State College and received his MBA from Fairfield University. He began his career at Raybestos-Manhattan in Stratford and continued his career in the aerospace industry for over 35 years taking him to Newport Beach, CA and High Point, NC.
He was an avid NY Yankees fan since childhood with #7 Mickey Mantle being his boyhood hero. Through the Yankees peaks and valleys his support never wavered. In his younger days Joe hosted many memorable parties attended by his longtime CT friends, who lovingly called him "The Senator". Joe met and married his wife Beth in 1983 which was a whirlwind romance that took them on adventures they never expected. Together they became active in rescuing dogs while living in North Carolina which became a passion rewarded by the love of these sweet animals. Upon retirement in 2017 Cazenovia, NY welcomed us with open arms where friends have become family. Joe was always so happy to be a part of a community that was kind and had a generous spirit.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beth Duffy; his beautiful sister, Roberta Grich; brother, Ed Duffy (Suzann); stepson, Adam Lavigne; stepdaughter, Courtney Gilday (Michael) and grandchildren Abbey, Peter and Miles. Cooper, his dog and Sammy, his cat were a joy, comfort and source of amusement. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John Duffy and by his sister, Elsie Macy.
Celebrations of Joe's life will be held in Stratford and Cazenovia in the Spring. Condolences for the Duffy family may be left at www.michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
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John Marfiak
January 7, 2025
Joe obviously was a great guy. "The Senator" and I used to work out together at the gym in Milford Connecticut. He always pushed me to work out correctly. My deepest condolences to Beth and the rest of the family.
John Marfiak
Betty Kochiss
January 6, 2025
Roberta- my sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother Joe. Also you your sister Elsie who i did not know had passed as well. Prayers and condolences,
Sincerely Betty
Sharon (Schirillo) Kay
January 5, 2025
I grew up on Cutspring Road as did Joe. We went through elementary school junior high and high school together. My favorite memory is of walking to and from Chapel Street School, we Cutspring kids were the 'Rear Walkers" and Joe was the "patrol" who was to keep us on good behavior. Fond memory.
Ron Niedzwiecki
January 5, 2025
Dear Beth: I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's (The Senator) passing he certainly put up a heck of a fight over this last year and I know he couldn't have done it without your support. Joe and I go back to Babe Ruth baseball even before High School. I have so many fond memories of The Senator over the last 50+ years from High School and beyond that we could write a book. He was a one of a kind friend with whom we spent many an adventure. When it comes to nicknames he has a few but one that also sticks out to me was "Eddie Haskell". He could really charm the ladies especially the older ladies, he could do no wrong in the eyes of my Mother no matter what shenanigans he was up to!
He was a great guy and a great friend, I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Senator.
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