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Joseph Duda Obituary
Douglas - Joseph F. Duda, 81, a resident of Grafton House in N. Grafton died Fri. Dec. 29, 2017 after an illness.
He is survived by his sister Andrea Hicks and her husband Neill of Tehachapi, CA; and aunt Helen Piascik and her son Peter of Florida; a great-nephew Terak; a niece Marchesa Favara and her son Paul Grub; and his friends and staff at Alternatives and Grafton House. Born in Whitinsville, MA on Dec. 2, 1936 he was the son of Andrew J. and Henrietta (Borowicz) Duda and lived in Douglas, Uxbridge, and Northbridge. He had been a resident of Grafton House the past year.
Joe had been a member of Alternatives since 1986. He was part of the Alternatives Vocational Program for 15 years. He was proud to retire in 2001 and became part of Alternative's Senior Enrichment Program. Joseph had a non-stop drive and spirit. He lived in the moment and never let challenges or adversity hold him back. Educated in the Douglas School system, he loved cars and downhill skiing. He will be remembered for his tenacity, his love of helping, and living one day at a time. He loved food and his weekly trips to Burger King. His sister Andrea is writing a book about the experience of knowing Joey and would welcome input from those who knew him.
His funeral service will be held Thurs. Jan. 4, 2018 at 10 am in Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St. Douglas. Burial will follow in St. Denis Cemetery. A calling hour will be held at the funeral home on Thurs. Jan. 4 from 9 to 10 am. Memorial donations may be made to Alternatives, 50 Douglas Rd. Whitinsville, MA 01588. To leave a condolence message please visit www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com
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Lee Rogers
January 3, 2018
RIP Joey Duda
Mary Mundell
January 2, 2018
I have many fond memories of Joe which I will always remember. Some things will never be the same without you. Paul has a place for you at the bingo table. RIP my friend.
Peter & Helen Piascik
January 2, 2018
Rest well Joey. You are in a far better place.
December 31, 2017
Andrea, I have so many fond memories of Joey, hanging out in Douglas. So very sorry for your loss. Linda{Hippert} Ward.
Kim Sekyere
December 31, 2017
My condolences to Joe's family. I worked with Joe many years both at HMEA and Alternatives. He was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Cheryl Skowronski
December 31, 2017
I am very lucky to have the chance to get to know you. You have always had a special place in my heart and always will. Have a Odules on me.
Deb Kocur Jameson
December 30, 2017
I always remember Joey from his days of sitting on the stone wall. Always smiling and a wave. My condolences to his family.
Edmond & Lorraine Picotte
December 30, 2017
Andrea, Our condolences on Joey's passing. I remember him well when he would be outside the gate at Einiger Mills back in the 1960's. So glad to see he enjoyed a long life. Rest in peace, Joey.
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