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1931
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2019
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Roger MacDuff Obituary
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, Roger is survived by his daughter, Sharon Nagle and her husband Thomas of Manchester; his son Robert F. MacDuff and his wife Pamela of Durham; his beloved grandchildren who were the light of his life, Sara Nagle and her fiance, Cory Fullana of Manchester, Eric Nagle of Manchester, Brian MacDuff of Guilford and Molly MacDuff of Durham; his sister-in-law Carolyn C. MacDuff of Meriden; and several nieces and nephews.
Roger was predeceased by his loving foster parents, Frank and Florence McGrath, his sister, Noella M. Graveline, his brother Robert J. MacDuff, his niece Leslie MacDuff Whalen, and his brother and sister-in-law Edward and Nancy Murphy.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St. Ext., Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady of Fatima Church where a Mass of Christian burial will celebrated at 11 am. Interment with military honors will be private in State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. For online condolences or directions visit www.wallingfordfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger MacDuff
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Pam Maniscalco
October 18, 2022
A loss of a really good man with a great smile! Love you, Roger! Love, Pam & Pat
Chet and Ernie Mrazik
October 31, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Janet Piccolo
October 17, 2019
Cousin Betty, Remembering the kind and loving person Roger was. Peace to you, Sharon, Bobby and family.
Lynda Robinson
October 15, 2019
Roger will live in our hearts forever. A steadfast gentleman with caring, kindness and compassion in his heart for everyone. I will remember him for his brightest smile and being there when you always needed him. The biggest light shines in heaven today and I will miss him deeply. My condolences to his wonderful wife Bette, children Sharon and Bobby and his grandchildren. His legacy will live on in them.
Patrick Kenny
October 15, 2019
Our Prayers MacDuff Family.
Mary Lou Gallo
October 14, 2019
Dear Bette and family,
My deepest sympathy! Roger was a great guy. He always had that big smile and friendly greeting. Till we all meet again, rest in God's peace Roger, you were so loved by your wonderful Elizabeth and family.
Mary Lou (Bray) Gallo
Houston, Tx.
Bob and Sue Tarantino
October 13, 2019
Betty and family:
Sincere condolences on the loss of a good friend. May God watch over him in heaven.
Kim Murphy
October 12, 2019
Billy has alot of fond memories,of going to the house for Sunday dinners,and he also remembers the time of you taking him and Bobby to the hockey game in New Haven,when my Dad was sick. You will be missed.
carole and bob zembruski
October 12, 2019
bob and i found roger to be a gentle soul, never complaining and always happy. He was just a really nice person. Our condolences to Betty
James Foley, PDD/PER, Lodge 1365
October 12, 2019
Roger was a class act guy who I met many years ago through the Wallingford Elks. He truly was a man with a "Heart of Gold"! Roger, as we say in the Elks ritual "Your clock has stopped at the hour of eleven, your ship has sailed to another shore, and we have got a vacant chair" Roger, your name shall never be forgotten!! To Betty and family my sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful man!!
Lisa Andrews
October 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hank Kowalski
October 11, 2019
Betty , please accept our deepest condolences on your loss . We so enjoyed our times at Mattabasset and the friendship , we had with you and Roger .Karen & Hank
John-Henry Pearcy
October 10, 2019
Roger will be missed and always remembered. We had good times at the Maloney/Platt Thanksgiving Day games on several occasions. I remember watching him enjoying his card playing at the Elks lodge. My best wishes go out to Elizabeth and Sharon for your loss.
Melissa Rasted-Colbath
October 10, 2019
Mr. MacDuff was such a happy, gentile man. He would walk in the room with the best swagger, one hand in his pocket, and the other snapping his fingers. After my mother passed away, Mr. and Mrs. MacDuff stepped in and and helped raise my brother as well as me. He was like a second father to me. I will miss him so much. What a blessing heaven received!
martha lou taylor-bestek
October 10, 2019
Bobby, Pam and the entire family... I am very sorry to learn of Roger's death. He will be missed by all.
Andrew Thorp Sr
October 10, 2019
Rest In Peace Roger
Pam Sorvillo
October 10, 2019
Betty. I'm so sorry to hear the news of Roger's passing. You and Roger were such dear friends to Phyllis and Bert. They loved all the traveling you did together from the cruises to the road trips they were all treasured. I remember my father saying that Roger was the most talented stripper at Miller-Johnson and only wanted Roger to do his printing work. I also want to thank you both for all the kindness you gave to Phyllis after Bert's passing. I hope they are playing cribbage together soon.
Hugs and Love to you all. Pam and Phyllis
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