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Jonathan Duryea Obituary
A gathering of family and friends will celebrate the life of Jonathan George Duryea, 30, who took his walk with Jesus on April 17, 2007 at his home in Lake Mary. A Funeral Mass will be held at Nativity Catholic Church on Saturday, April 21 at 10AM. The family will also receive friends on Friday, April 20 at 7-9PM in the chapel of Nativity Church. Jonathan was born on April 19, 1976 in Sanford, FL. He was a graduate of Lake Mary High School and the University of Central FL. Upon graduation he became an Assistant Marketing Director at Boyken International. He had a love for fishing, playing tennis, gardening, food and most of all taking care of his family. Jonathan will always be remembered for his sense of humor and the way he could make anyone laugh. Memories of him will never be forgotten. Left to cherish their memories of Jonathan are his beloved wife of three years, Mary P. Duryea; daughter, Mary Apple, 17 months; father and mother, George and Mary Jane Duryea; brothers, Carey and Beau Duryea; grandmother, Claire Evans O'Connor; In-laws, Kevin and Mary Morrissey; brothers-in-law, Kevin and Billy Morrissey; sister-in-law, Keri Morrissey; and many family members of the late Dr. Daniel J. O'Connor. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in the honor of Jonathan to: a trust fund for his daughter Mary Apple.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Duryea
Chelsey Shor (Phillips)
April 26, 2007
Jon,
We went to high school together. You were so funny and had the kindest eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and daughter.
William "Beau" Duryea
April 26, 2007
Wow, I can not tell you how much it means to my family and me with all the support we have received from incredible people. I know I speak for everyone in my family when I say thank you so much for everyone’s support.
James Upp
April 25, 2007
Mary,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Knowing Jon during his tenure with the club brings even more remorse. He was always a wonderful person, kind, courteous, and friendly.
Stephan Perez
April 24, 2007
Wow jon, beefcake, jonny flapjacks. I dont think i have the correct words to express how you will be missed. I will always cherish the good times we had. Hopefully you are in a better place now.
Anne Simenowitz
April 24, 2007
Dearest Family:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Jonathan's memories will always live with all his family and friends especially his amazing wife Mary and beautiful daughter Mary Apple. May Jonathan's memories be a source of strength and comfort at this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Simenowitz Family
Christy Jordan (Santoro)
April 23, 2007
Jon,
I know it had been years since I saw you...but I will never forget how you kept me laughing during those years of school and Nativity CYO classes. I could always count on you to make me smile. You so will be missed. Your family will be in my prayers as will you!!!
Jean Russi
April 23, 2007
Dear Duryea Family
We are so sorry to hear of your
precious son's death. Please know
that we are praying for all of you
to find peace in Jesus.
With love, Joe & Jean Ann Russi
Christopher and Allison Bundy
April 22, 2007
We are so thankful to know you Jonathan. You are not only a great friend to my brother, but to my entire family and to countless others. The love and kindness you shared will always be with us. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Ben & Betty Fortner
April 22, 2007
Dear George & Mary Jane,
Words cannot express the feeling of loss you and your family must have. Remember we will all be together again in Heaven. May the Lord give you strength while you are walking in the valley.
Kathy Fuller
April 22, 2007
You were loved and your spirit will be missed but never say goodbye, just see ya later.
Cindy Lind
April 21, 2007
Mary Jane, George, and Mary, I heard about Jonathan this evening at mass, and sang the "Prayer of the Faithful" repsonses for him especially. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers for a long while.
Jill Bonn
April 21, 2007
Mary Jane and George,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I only saw it tonight in the bulletin at Nativity. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you both and your family. I can only imagine your loss. You will be in our prayers to help you through this difficult time.God Bless.
Jill and Kevin Bonn
Betty Carter
April 21, 2007
Dear Mary Jane and George,
There are no words. When I read in Nativity's bulletin that Jon had passed, my mind went back 24 years to Jon and Carey running around and playing while Mary Jane held my baby, Gil, and spoke of wanting a third child. Beau came not long after. We left Lake Mary and then it was the occasional visit in the grocery store or in line at the post office, Mary Jane always with her boys. How blessed Jon was to have the boyhood he lived. I cherish the memory of Mary Jane's smile as she looked at all of her boys.
Love,
Betty Carter and Gene Gilmartin
Shannon Prowell (Maloney)
April 20, 2007
Jon, I am so sad to hear that you are gone. I always will remember your life and you as a good friend to me in high school and college. I will never forget the last time I saw you and you were so excited that you were going to be proposing to your then girlfriend (now wife). My brother told me when your wife was pregnant and it was around the same time as me so that was neat. I'm just so sad for your family and still can't believe it. My prayers are with your family. I hope you are very happy now and in peace in heaven.
David Dapore
April 20, 2007
I've known Jon, along with his brother Carey (I remember Beau in his baby swing!), since we were kids running around together fishing, waterskiing and having fun on Evansdale Road in Lake Mary. I remember Jon as a charismatic young man and I somehow knew he would find success in life....and I'm glad he did.
I will always cherish those childhood memories and am deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
Marialyce Denauski
April 20, 2007
Dear Jonathon, I will always remember your wedding. You and Mary were such a joy to be around. Three years together was a blessing, although way too short. A picture of the Apple in her Shamrock dress sits above my computer......I will think of you always and remember you every time I am with the Morrisseys. God Bless. Missy
David and Belmari Bundy
April 20, 2007
Jonathan and family,
We were all truly blessed to know you. You always had a way to make people laugh and put them at ease. Every room you entered became brighter with your presence. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my brother. I am a better person for knowing you and the kindest in your heart. Peace be with you and yours. Love David and Belmari Bundy
John & Tina Williams
April 20, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. May God bless you all.
Jean Van Wyck
April 20, 2007
I will never forget the wedding of Jonathan and Mary; a wonderful
event filled with family, friends, and pure happiness. Jonathan's smile was contagious that day and every time that I saw him afterwards. He was a true gentleman; polite, respectful, handsome, funny and intelligent. The kind of son, husband, father, and friend that all would pray to have. Beautiful person inside and out, I feel fortunant to have known Jonathan. He will be missed.
Nancy Piazza
April 20, 2007
Jonathan - you will be missed but never forgotten. You live on in your daughter, Mary Apple.
Linda Hyust
April 20, 2007
To Jonathan and family,
Your Mom once told me that she was always glad when you were with my son Nathan because she knew you would be safe. I never had the opportunity to tell you that actually it was me who was grateful for the love and friendship that you gave to my son. You will be sadly missed. I know a part of my son's heart has been torn away. I just know that you are at peace now and you are reserving a part of heaven where we will all be reunited someday. Peace be with you and your family. Love, Mrs. Hyust
Mary Burns
April 20, 2007
Love and care--we are thinking of and praying for you.
DAVID & TEDDI DOVAN
April 20, 2007
I will always treasure my memories of Jonathan from our time together when he was a young boy in my bible school class with his brother Carey he touched my life in that class and I have very fond memories of that short time we shared together. GOD BLESS Jonathan! MY HUSBAND AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN SUCH A GREAT LOSS OF LIFE ON THIS EARTH.
Priscilla Haynes
April 20, 2007
You will be sorely missed my friend. I am so very blessed to have had you in my life for three (too short) years. I'll crack open a bag of M&M's tonight in your honor. I love you my friend. 'Til we meet again. Pris
Billie Wheeler
April 20, 2007
Dear Duryea Family, My heart and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. I have been lifting your family up in prayer for quite some time with John;s illness. Cary is a dear friend of my son's Jason Linkinhoker and I feel as if I knew John also. So very, very sorry for you loss.
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