Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy obituary, Madison, WI

Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy Obituary

Visit the Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - Far West website to view the full obituary.

Patrick was born in a large family on December 29, 1954 in Eau Claire, WI. Patrick was one of six children born to Brian & Irma Duffy. He came into the world as a happy spirited soul and was always willing to be a friend. He died in Monona, WI in the early hours on December 8, 2025 at Heritage Assisted Living after struggling several years with Parkinson's.

Patrick was raised in Eau Claire and eventually became a baker by trade. In 1978, he moved with his family to Racine, WI and continued in his trade until serious medical conditions caused him to stop and collect disability. Patrick moved to Middleton, WI in 2017 and transferred to Monona Heritage in 2021.

Patrick is survived by two brothers, Steven and Jon, and a sister, Barb. Patrick is also survived by nephews and assorted cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Susan, and another brother, Michael. A private ceremony will be performed at Cress Funeral Service for family only and be interred with other family members at Caledonia Memorial Park near Husher, WI.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Patrick's name as a memorial to the Parkinson's Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org or the American Parkinson Disease Association at http://www.support.apdaparkinson.org.

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Cress Center

6021 University Ave. Madison

(608) 238-8406

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - Far West

6021 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705

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