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Mr. Robert Joseph Duffy, a longtime South Bay resident and avid soccer enthusiast, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at his home in Torrance while watching the World Cup matches. He was 73. Bob was born in Massachusetts. After graduating from Boston University, he moved to California where he started a long successful career in the aerospace industry. Bob raised three children in Torrance with his former wife JoAnn. On the weekends, he could always be found at the local soccer fields playing, coaching his children and grandchildren, or setting up the fields. Bob loved to ski in the winter often taking his family to Mammoth Mountain, a tradition he continued with his grandchildren, Sean, Ethan, Rachel, Adam, Bridget and, new arrival, Anderson. Among his many interests, Bob was involved with the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, his condo association board and managed the Riviera United Soccer Team in the Pacific Soccer League.Bob was well-respected and very well liked in the community and will be greatly missed by family and friends.He is survived by his son, Michael (Linda) Duffy of North Tustin, CA; daughter, Julie Duffy of Pacifica, CA; son, Dan (Sonja) Duffy of Palos Verdes Estates, CA; and sister, Marjorie Farrell of Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, George "Joseph" Duffy, mother, Margaret "Peg" Duffy, sister, Jeanne Provost & uncle, John Donald Duffy.Visitation will be held at Rice Mortuary in Torrance on Thursday June 29, 2006 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The funeral mass will be at St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church in Redondo Beach on Thursday June 29 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Malden Catholic High School, 99 Crystal Street, Malden, Massachusetts, 02148, 781-322-3098, www.maldencatholic.org. Please sign the Guest Book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.To send the family a message, share a memory, for directions to service or to view the online video tribute, please go to the mortuary's website www.LAfuneral.com.
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Jim Garza
July 5, 2006
El Segundo F.C. would like to extend its condolences and sympathy to the family of Bob Duffy. We will miss him. His dedication to SBPSL will be missed by all.
Duke Chappelear
June 29, 2006
Thank you Bob for the many years of camaraderie on the soccer field with Riviera United. Nobody gave more for the team and the league. My sincerest condolences to Dan and the rest of the Duffy Family.
Bruce and Terri Barton
June 29, 2006
The times we were around Bob were very nice. He was great with all the grandkids and we will miss him.
Nancy (Condell) Green
June 28, 2006
Cousin Marjorie and all of Bob's family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We can share many fond memories from Sheridan Ave.,Nabnasset, and Beverly. With love and condolences.
Robert O'Neil
June 28, 2006
Bob Duffy's Cousin, Bob O'Neil of Stoneham/Lynnfield, Massachusetts and his family thoroughly enjoyed "Duffy" and his occasional visits to the Boston area with the entire O'Neil Clan. Two years ago, Bob O'Neil and his two daughters, Margy and Maureen, especially enjoyed their trip to Ireland to visit the O'Neil homestead and meet their relatives. They had a wonderful time. Duffy, we will all miss you greatly!
Paul Lipinski
June 28, 2006
My condolences and sympathy to the family of Bob Duffy. I enjoyed playing soccer with Bob in the senior league for many years. I will say a prayer for him and all his family.
Deryth Daspit
June 28, 2006
Bob was a good next door neighbor when we lived on Evalyn Avenue 1987-1994. He was a kind man, and we enjoyed talking about our homes & families. Our condolences are with you.
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