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Peter Duncan Obituary

Peter Duncan
Peter Fitzgerald Duncan, 65, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025 after a brief fight with cancer. Peter was a devoted and loving son, father, husband, brother, and friend. Peter was born in Bristol, on December 10, 1959, to the late John and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Duncan. He lived in Bristol, as well as Massachusetts and Ohio before settling in Greenwich in 1967. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1979, where he played football and lacrosse and achieved All-State honors in both sports. Peter went on to attend Boston University and graduated in 1985 with a degree in Business Marketing. He started his business career with Chrysler Capital in the finance and leasing industry. He continued his career in the banking and financial services industries. Peter has spent the last 15 years in the insurance industry with sales and marketing. Peter was a kind man who enjoyed his time with family and had a generous heart. Peter had a passion for the Catholic faith and was a devoted member of the St. Matthew and St. Gregory the Great Parish in Bristol and also attended the daily mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury. He had a special devotion to The Divine Mercy and marked the Hour of Mercy at 3 p.m. every day. It was fitting that Peter passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday. Peter leaves behind his beloved wife Linda Connal and their son, John Duncan and their faithful Husky, Storm. Peter is survived by his five brothers and sisters and in-laws -- John and Penny Duncan of New Sharon, Maine; Debbie and George Smith of Danbury; Amy and Doug Morell of Danbury; Paul Duncan of Danbury; and Marc and Maria Duncan of Woodbury. Peter is also survived by several brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. In addition to his parents, John and Elizabeth, Peter was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allan Bruce (Scotty) and Mathilde (Til) Connal, and his nephew, Michael Duncan. Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Thursday, May 1 at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Avenue Bristol, between 5 and 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2 at St. Matthew Church, 120 Church Avenue, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter's name to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA at https://forms.shrineofdivinemercy.org/shrine/donation/?source=sodm Please visit Peter's memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Greenwich Time on Apr. 30, 2025.

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Dan Ornato

May 3, 2025

It is so sad to hear of Pete's passing. A lot of great memories growing up in Jr High and High school. To Linda and John, Paul, Marc and the rest of the Duncan family members and friends, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

#24 rest in piece, my friend.

Jerry Mackey

May 2, 2025

About a week into double sessions 1977 the coaches were having a hard time finding players at the inside linebacker positions. The guys they were trying were really lineman and it wasn't working. Coach Ornato walked up to a drill and told the coaches... you need someone quick enough to get there before he's blocked, you need someone like (scanning the players} like Duncan. Duncan get over here! with about 30 seconds of coaching on how to play the position he had never played before they screamed run the play! Nobody touched Pete and CRASH! He dropped the running back behind the line of scrimmage. Coach Ornato turned to the coaches with his arms extended, palms up, bobbing his head with a big smile on his face and said.... Now is that coaching or is that coaching.

Pete was a great linebacker and a great guy. Although I don't think I have seen him since 1980 I will miss him.

My condolences to Linda, his son John and the Duncan and Connal families.

Peter T Grunow

May 1, 2025

Great memories of Peter from high school.
Our condolences to his family.
Love from Peter and Pam Grunow

Robert Whitely

April 30, 2025

Very sad news to hear of Pete's passing.Such great memories from junior high right through high school.Gone to soon.My Heartfelt condolences to Linda and the entire Duncan family

Robert Whitely

April 30, 2025

Such sad news to hear about Pete's passing...Such great memories from junior high through high school...he was full of life..gone too soon...My thoughts and prayers to Linda and the entire Duncan family.....Robert Whitely

Funk Funeral Home - Bristol

April 30, 2025

Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.

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