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2020
Manuel Ducot Obituary
Spring Hill, FL - Manuel Ducot, Sr., born in Ponce Puerto Rico on January 5, 1947, to Maria (Mami) and Victor Ducot Sr. passed away on October 20, 2020, in Spring Hill, Florida. "Manny", as he was so fondly known, grew up in Brooklyn, NY until the age of 19. He was a Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War, and settled in Elmira, NY after obtaining a position as a corrections officer at the NYSDOC. He worked for the NYSDOC for 37 years prior to retiring to sunny Spring Hill, Florida. He was a very generous man, never took things too seriously, was a talented artist, always tried to make people laugh, and was very loving to his four kids.
He is predeceased by his sister, Maria Ducot. He is survived and greatly missed by daughter, Marisol Edward of Greenwich, CT, sons Henry Ducot of Elmira Heights, NY, Manuel Ducot Jr of Horseheads, NY, and Perrie Ducot of Parsippany, NJ, brother Victor Ducot of Avon, NY and sisters Doris Hernandez and Carmen Portalatin of Weeki Wachee, FL. He is also survived by 14 amazing grandchildren, 3 beautiful great grandchildren, multiple loving nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery for immediate family only on 11/12/2020. A celebration of Manny's life will be held sometime in 2021 for all friends and family pending the pandemic.
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Brian Caster
November 5, 2022
You are missed my friend. May your family rest in the arms of Jesus. God bless.
Susan & Victor Ducot
November 5, 2021
Remembering our beloved Manny on this anniversary of his passing.
Jerry Potson
November 19, 2020
So sorry to the Ducot family for the loss of a great man. He was one of the best guys to work with at ECF. We had a lot of great talks and laughs together. Victor, I am so sorry. Jerry Potson
Lori Jamelski
November 16, 2020
My sincere condolences to Henry, Cusie, Manny and Perry. I was so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I knew he was ill but, it is still so sad as he was too young. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John Wade
November 16, 2020
Manny so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to you my friend.
Janice Morales-Ruocco
November 15, 2020
I’m very sorry for your loss Ducot family. It was a blessing knowing all of you thanks to our dads being corrections officers. Uncle Manny was a great guy. I remember him visiting and hanging out with my parents back in the day. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Frank DeRigge
November 14, 2020
I worked with Manny for many years at ECF. He was truly good man in so many ways. RIP my friend. My condolences to the family.
Bill Conz
November 13, 2020
My condolences to the Ducot family. I worked with Manny for many years.Manny and I always had good conversations. He was great mentor. RIP Manny
Wilkim Ducot
November 13, 2020
Condolences to the family from Philippines
Marecres Ducot
November 13, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always...
Condolence to the whole family...from Philippines...
John W Nitterour
November 12, 2020
Sorry to hear of Manny's passing. He was 1 of my mentors in the SHU at Elmira. Great person on and off the job will be greatly missed.
Floyd Bennett
November 12, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the Ducot Family. It was always a pleasure working with Manny. He always had that wonderful smile but could be a bear if he needed to be. Rest-In-Peace my friend!!
Brian Caster
November 12, 2020
My condolences to the Ducot family. I am sorry for your loss. There is another law enforcement officer (LEO) to guard the gates of heaven.
Bonnie Hart
November 12, 2020
To the Ducot Family -We are very sorry for your loss. May your faith help you through this difficult time. Very Sincerely, Timothy Paul, Dana Paul, Jodie Paul and
Dick Hewitt
November 12, 2020
Ducot Family, So sorry to hear of Manny's passing. Worked with him in corrections, he was a great guy and hard worker. He will be missed but never forgotten. God bless you all.
Susan Ducot
November 12, 2020
I will always remember his kind heart ,generosity of spirit, and loving hospitality.
Mickey Zelko
November 11, 2020
Thank you Manny for being the true example of what a Correction Officer should represent as a person...You were a mentor to many of us guys when we came to Elmira starting our career...So many times when I saw you while working you would say "que pasa" with the biggest smile possible...I would say it back not really sure what I was saying but I was sure if Manny said it was okay because Manny never had anything bad to say...Thank you Manny for the memories...RIP Manny..
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