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Al was born in Hartford Connecticut on September 8, 1947, and is predeceased by his parents, Joseph William and Mary Blakeney Duran along with his brother, Michael Duran.
Al is survived by his son, Justin Allan Duran, his wife Tracy Duran, his granddaughter Kaitlyn Duran of Manchester, CT, his brothers Kevin Duran of Newington CT, and Joey Duran of Cape Cod. He also leaves behind many cherished cousins.
Al graduated from Penny High School of East Hartford in 1965. He received his Bachelor's degree from UCONN and a Master's degree from RPI in Hartford.
Al was an Army veteran who served in Panama during the Vietnam war. He commanded an armored communications vehicle as part of the security of the Panama Canal.
Al worked for the State of Connecticut for his whole career of 35 years. He worked at the Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for a number of years before transitioning over to the Department of Children and Families as a Director of the Research Support and Analysis Division.
Al was a member of the East Hartford Board of Ed for 13 years.
Al truly lived life to the fullest by traveling all over the world which included the South Pacific and Asia. Al was an avid fisherman and spent many memorable moments with his son enjoying this hobby. Other hobbies included growing hot peppers, which he would dare people to try, playing bass guitar, and buying expensive colognes in NYC. He also had a vast love of music. Some of his favorite groups were The Moody Blues, Simple Minds, The Cure, and Eric Clapton. In recent years Al was a season ticket holder for both UConn men's and women's ice hockey.
Al adored his daughter-in-law and was very proud of her achievements in their similar career fields. He loved dearly his only granddaughter and often took credit for all her smarts.
Those who knew Al, will always remember him for his uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.
Many thanks to the Hartford Hospital Hospice nurses, who went out of their way to help guide our family through the process and provided us comfort.
The family will be having a private burial service.
In lieu of flowers or those desiring memorial contributions, can be made to UCONN Hockey at https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/give-now/athletics/
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Susan hyland
October 11, 2024
Kathy Duran, Allan's wife supported him for 6 years so he could go to college. They were married 25 years.
Susan Hyland
September 24, 2024
Eileen Vibberts
May 31, 2024
Dear Justin & family
So sorry to hear of Allan's passing. My brother Brian let us know and sent this website to us.
Eileen Hyland Vibberts
Cassie parsell
May 30, 2024
I met Allan working my old job at the gym in Manchester, everyday he would come in, grab a Gatorade, and go sit at the tables to drink his drink and situate himself with his music. After some small talk each time he came in we realized we had many common interests mainly including the arts, traveling, music, humor, cats, and psychology (along with many other silly things) and every day he would come in we´d share memories, interests, laughs, stories, songs, and insights. He would also ask every time what the `doodle of the day´ was because he showed interest in my art and liked to see the weird creations I would make. He even went as far as to ask for commissions, I made him a watercolor painting of a seahorse/woman, and felt so honored to have him support my art like that. This was just one of the many ways he would show that he truly cared. We´d get each other tshirts from places travelled or concerts (one of his many collections), he´d bring me cologne to smell and judge, CDs to listen to, peppers to try, ice cream to eat and books to read. I will always have these fond memories to look back at, and will hold Allan in my thoughts forever. My heart goes out to all those lucky enough to have known him. He was one in a million. Rest in paradise
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Andrea Bucchere
May 30, 2024
My condolences go out to his family. The Bucchere clan grew up with Al and I can remember nights when my dad/mom would take my sister and I to their house on Margery Drive to play cards and party and we would hang out with Justin. I still remember till this day the one night we called 911 cause my sister and I wanted to go home. I have such great memories of those days as a kid and all of our parents getting together and having fun. While we all fell out of touch, those memories will always be in our hearts. Al was a great man and will be dearly missed. God Bless.
Jessica Bucchere
May 30, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the Duran family and childhood friend Justin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
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