Lucille Duffy

DUFFY - Lucille, 94, of Old Bethpage passed away on March 6, 2009. Lucille was a long time resident of Old Bethpage. She was active in the local civic association for years and was an avid gardener. Lucille was born in Sanford, ME on February 11, 1915, the oldest of three children. She moved to New York City where she met and married Thomas J. Duffy. They moved to Long Island where they raised five children. Lucille loved her family and her long time friends of the Old Bethpage sewing circle. In addition to her five children, Lucille was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her most memorable times were spent with her extended family. Lucille is survived by four of her children: Patricia Ludwig of Morehead City, NC, Richard Duffy of Kapaa, HI, Robert A. Duffy of Woodford, VA, Kathleen Duval of Old Bethpage, NY and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Duffy, son Thomas F. Duffy, granddaughter Erin Duffy, brother Edward DeMers, and her sister Delores DeMers. The family will receive friends Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9pm, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Conklin St. (Hempstead Tpke.) Farmingdale, NY 11735. Memorial contributions may be sent to Madonna Heights, 151 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Lucille will be remembered for her great love for life, her love for her family and her exceptional ability for making people feel comfortable in her presence.