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Louis Dunlap Duff of Greenwich, CT, died on Saturday, August 29th, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born in Kansas City, MO on May 1st, 1929 to Louis Dunlap Duff, Sr. and Cyra Sweet Duff, he graduated from the University of Kansas.
A Greenwich resident for over 45 years, he enjoyed a successful career in residential real estate, combining his interest in architecture, history and people. In 1973, he founded Duff Associates, and in 1976 received the National Association of Realtors award for the sale of Dunnellen Hall.
Louis was active in numerous community organizations including RTM (the town's governing body) and the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, where for many years he served on the board as well as the scholarship committee. He was also among the earliest benefactors of the Greenwich Land Trust.
Louis is survived by his wife Alice and children: Elizabeth Duff and her husband Jeffrey Turnbaugh of Hillsborough, CA; Louis (Ted) Duff III and his wife Lauren Geddes Duff, of New York City; and Alexander Duff and his wife Samantha Waterbury Duff of Lafayette, CA. He was the very proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, both formerly of Old Greenwich, Jane Duff Cain of Crescent City, CA, and Cyra Duff Sanborn of Newton, MA; and many other loved ones.
The family is most grateful to the outstanding professionals at Greenwich Hospital.
Services will be held at St. Barnabas Church, Greenwich, CT at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenwich Hospital or the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tricia Miller
September 3, 2015
Alice and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you in the weeks ahead.
Love, Tricia
September 3, 2015
Alice, Susie and I were so sad to here the news about Louis and so soon after we saw you at the club. Louis was always so sweet and kind to us. Our thoughts are with you and your kids and grandkids at this time and we hope you take comfort in them. All our love, Richard & Susie
Carolyn Clephane-Rosenberg
September 3, 2015
Dear Alice and Family please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of such an exceptionally fine and good man ...it was an honor to know him
September 1, 2015
A true gentleman and treasure in our town. Patricia Duncan
September 1, 2015
Dearest family, Thinking of you all together is bittersweet. Lean on each other and be extra nice to yourselves. With great love - Cyra J.
Ellen Roth
September 1, 2015
Dear Alice and family,
Roger and I are so sorry to learn of Louis's passing. Many years ago, he sold us our co-op in Putnam Park!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and grand-children.
September 1, 2015
My condolences to Mr. Duff's family and friends, as you call to mind his accomplishments and lifelong joys. May the perfect guidance from "the Father of compassion, and the God of all encouragement", console you from his Word.
Rom. 15:4
Carol Zuckert
August 31, 2015
Dear Alice,
I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Fondly,
Carol
Susan Odiseos
August 31, 2015
Dear Alice, please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Cecilia & Ken Bowers
August 31, 2015
Dear Alice,
Very sorry for your loss. You and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Ken & Cecilia
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