Ducoff Richard B.

Ducoff Richard B.

Ducoff B. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shalom Memorial Chapel - Cranston on May 26, 2025.

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DATELINE: Coral Springs, FL
Richard Barry Ducoff, age 75, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, Richard was a graduate of Farleigh Dickenson University. Prior to his move to Florida, thirty years ago, he served as the Town Treasurer of Creskill, New Jersey. For several years he was employed by the Florida Department of Revenue.
For the past 5 ½ years; Harbor Chase Senior Living in Coral Springs, FL was Richard's home. He was a very good friend to fellow residents and staff. Richard was a passionate sports fan. He particularly enjoyed following college basketball, and his favorite time of year was "March Madness."
A beloved son of the late Dr. Morris and Lillian Ducoff; Richard is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Ducoff (Diane) and his three nieces, Michelle Miller (Andrew), Patti Ducoff, and Lynn Belkin (Matthew). He was the great-uncle of Sydney and Adam Miller and Ysabel and Dylan Albert.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston. Shiva will be observed at the home of Robert and Diane Ducoff, 200 Exchange Street, Unit 1511, Providence, RI 02903 on Friday evening, May 30 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 (The Frances and David Friedman Family Fund or The Larry Friedman Memorial Fund) or to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 006, Newton, MA 02458.
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Tom Cleeland, Ed Dietrich, Ken Martin, Joe Secco, Dotti Singer, Jim Szep an

May 30, 2025

We first met "Duke" in 1969 at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He and a tight group of friends were inseparable over the next few years. Playing basketball in the gym, traveling to various sporting events, parties, nights in the Gaslight and the Deer Head. Making memories that would last a life time. Life after college was different for each of us. Many successes, a few missteps and set backs but there was always our friendship and support to get us through. We only saw Duke a few times when he was in Florida. The most recent being in 2024. Five friends got together for lunch in Fort Lauderdale. All the memories and the stories came rolling back. It was a great afternoon! Little did we know it would be our last meeting with Duke. Rest easy good friend. You will always be remembered.

Tom Cleeland, Ed Dietrich, Ken Martin, Joe Secco, Dotti Singer, Jim Szep and Bob Velardi

Donald Coustan

May 28, 2025

Dear Bob and Diane: We are so sorry to learn of your brother's passing. May his memory be a blessing. Love, Don and Terri Coustan

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