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Edward Duffy Obituary

Edward Robert Duffy, 75, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022. Ed is survived by his loving wife Carol, two daughters and their spouses, Lisa and John Wackerman of Glastonbury, Kristen and Dennis Clark of Colchester, and his brother William (Ann) Duffy of Hamden and their children and grandchildren. Ed (Grandpa) will be missed by his biggest fans, grandchildren Jadyn, Chatham, Alexa, and Spencer. Ed was predeceased by his parents Edward A. and Helen L. Duffy. Ed was born and raised in New Haven, CT. He was hard working and showed amazing strength, resilience, and determination from an early age. He worked two part time jobs in order to attend and graduate from Notre Dame High School in West Haven and Quinnipiac University in Hamden. He began working at the Traveler's Insurance Company in 1968 while attending The University of Hartford, earning a master's degree in accounting. Ed was an avid New York Yankees Fan and loved attending Quinnipiac hockey games. He enjoyed golf and bowling and was a member of both the Travelers Golf and Bowling leagues. Ed was a member of the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Elks #2308 where he was affectionately known as "Father Ed". In addition to the Elks, he was a member of the Englewood Florida Moose Club and the Travelers Retiree's Club. After 37 years of service, Ed retired as a second vice president in corporate finance from Travelers. In retirement Ed and Carol enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in Florida. Their favorite vacations included trips to Ireland, Hawaii, and several cruises. Ed enjoyed family vacations to both Cape Cod and Rhode Island. Grandpa was always good for sneaking off with his grandchildren for ice cream and Neccos. These family vacations created treasured memories. Ed loved his family and was so proud of his 51-year marriage to Carol, recently celebrated in May of this year. His family was everything to him and his number one priority was making sure that his family was OK and taken care of. People gravitated towards Ed for his laid-back demeanor and sense of humor. You could always count on him to make people laugh. His grandchildren loved the quirky noises he made, relentless sayings and songs, as well as the ever popular "elephant call." His loyalty to family and people in general was immeasurable. Ed was loved and will be missed in ways which cannot be put into words. Although we believe his time here with us was too short, we will be eternally grateful for who he was as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. We will continue to celebrate his life and cherish our memories of him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to CT Foodshare, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 23rd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 S Main Street, Middletown, CT. A funeral mass will be held Friday, June 24th at St. Pius X Catholic Church at 11:30AM, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown, CT. Please go directly to the church on Friday. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery. Masks are strongly encouraged at all events. An Irish Blessing: May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 21, 2022.

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HENRY V PARADIS

June 14, 2025

It's been one 3 years since you left Carol and your two daughters. They have missed you, but know that you are in a peaceful place forever. Someday, they will all meet you again.

Frank Stolfi

February 3, 2024

I worked with Ed about 20 years ago, but lost touch with him. I always enjoyed being with him. Just out of curiosity, I did an injury and found this sad new. He was a great guy -- well liked by everyone for his professionalism and kind heart.
Frank

Sandy and Rich

June 15, 2023

Hard to believe it´s a year since he´s been gone. Breakfast club talked about Ed this morning. We miss him.

HENRY PARADIS

June 14, 2023

You were a good man Ed. A gentle demeanor and a smile. Always there to help. Sad that you are gone, we could use more good people like you.

Rich and Sandy Pinchera

June 23, 2022

Dear Carol and family. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of dear Ed. We will miss our dinners at the rail and our Florida memories. Rich will miss the Thursday breakfast with the guys. Sending our love. Sandy and Rich.

Manoj & Sandhya

June 22, 2022

We already miss seeing our dearest neighbor...rest in heavenly paradise dear Ed.

HENRY PARADIS

June 22, 2022

So sorry for your loss Carol, Ed was a good man, you are blessed to have had such a long marriage.

Peter Dykas

June 22, 2022

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing.I knew him from the Travelers.Ed was one of the good guys

Dano

June 22, 2022

A very good friend I'll miss you!!
Father Ed.

John and Patty Larson

June 21, 2022

Ed was my boss on my first real job. He was a teacher, a mentor, a philosopher, a comic, and a great and true friend. It was great to share all the laughs over the years and the maturing of our families. We will always miss his contagious, postive disposition.

Edward Culligan

June 21, 2022

Ed was a loyal and devoted member of the Elks. His mild manner and easy going personality will be missed by all. My condolences go out to his family.

Pamela Bayer

June 21, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe and Ellen Spalluto

June 21, 2022

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like he was a one of a kind nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and your family during this sad and difficult time .

Tony Crivellone

June 21, 2022

Rest in peace my friend. We will surely miss you at breakfast.

Rick and Eileen Martyn

June 21, 2022

Carol and Family.
We cannot express our grief enough....
Ed is already missed.
Our condolences.

The Officers and Members of Lodge 2308.

June 21, 2022

"Father Ed"

Man Mountain,
Guiding Light,
Benevolent Good Guy.

An Elk for 19 Years, An Officer for 16 years, A Great man for 75 years.

To our absent member.......

Nick and Jamie Sienna

June 21, 2022

Carol and Family- we will miss Father Ed terribly. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Jimmy Gag

June 20, 2022

Billy so sorry for Ur loss, I only me Ed
1X when we went 2 Pittsburg 2 watch QU & Yale in the Frozen 4 .
That is a memory I soon will not forget& all the fun we had

Bea puchalski

June 20, 2022

Carol and family I will never forget that happy smile on our bus trips to Atlantic City

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