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Alphonse Duplice Obituary
On Oct. 2, 1948, he married the love of his life, the beautiful Mary DeLaura.
Al was a volunteer firefighter and served as a captain of the Eastern Point Fire Department, in addition to working at Pfizer from 1954 until he retired in 1990.
Married for 66 years, Al and Mary still continued to hold hands. Together they raised two beautiful children, their son, Alphonse Duplice Jr. of Mystic and their daughter, Julie Messina of Groton. His family grew when he became a grandfather to Charissa Mayer currently of Manchester, and Frankie Messina currently of Pawcatuck. The family continued to grow when his son Al married Sally Duplice (Birchell) and his granddaughter married Joe Mayer. Al became a loving "Great Papa" in May of 2010 to a great-granddaughter, Juliana Mayer and again in May 2012 to another great-granddaughter, Isla Mayer.
Al was a kind, caring, generous soul, who enjoyed cooking for large family gatherings, trips to the beach, and playing practical jokes on his loved ones. He was an avid sports fan who loved the New York Giants, the New York Yankees, and the UConn women's basketball team. He told the most amazing stories and everyone loved hearing them. His love for his family and zest for life was contagious, spreading love and laughter wherever he went.
Al is survived by the aforementioned family members and by his sisters, Victoria and Patricia Duplice of New London and Theresa Givens of Georgia; his brother, John Duplice of Florida; along with many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Al will be greatly missed by his family.
His wishes are for private services and burial.
Donations in his memory may be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alphonse Duplice
Alane Kennedy
April 22, 2015
Julie and family- so sorry to read about your dad. He and your mom have always been a huge presence in my life from my earliest memories. He will be dearly missed.
Carole (Lee) Baier
April 21, 2015
John, I'm so sorry to learn of your brother's passing. You and your family are in my prayers during this most difficult time.
Louise Mears
April 21, 2015
Julie and family, So sorry to hear of Al's passing. I am so glad to have known him. He was a very sweet man, and it was always apparent that he loved you all very much.
God bless you all urning this time of sadness.
Dominic Grillo jr.
April 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Condolences from my family and I.
Lynn Duplice-Wells
April 21, 2015
Auntie Mary Al, Julie, Charissa,Frankie and kids,
I so sorry that Uncle is gone but never forgotten. I'll always remember the good times we had growing up and how much Papa loved having his family around him. You have no idea how many times I called and talked to your dad about things. He was a good listener and always steered me in the right direction. I miss miss him terribly. You were very lucky to have him as a father and grandfather.
I love you Uncle Al and will miss you always.
Love Lynn Ann
Joann Martin
April 21, 2015
Julie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. With deepest sympathy.
gail abercrombie
April 21, 2015
Julie and family, so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Treasure all the wonderful memories you have forever.
Tom Reed
April 21, 2015
Dear Al and Sally and your families,
Our most sincere condolences to you on the passing of your father. Email is a poor substitute to being there, but it'll have to do. We're sending prayers for you and your mom and wishing you God's peace and grace.
Fondly, Tom & Suzi Reed
frederick levesque
April 21, 2015
Al, prayers to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.
freddy
Kathy and Andy Tetrault
April 21, 2015
Dear Al, Sally and Julie-my heart aches for you and your family. Al was a kind, friendly man and we enjoyed knowing him. Rest in peace "Peck's Bad Boy"-you will be missed.
Love,
Dana McFee
April 21, 2015
To Al Jr. and family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad.
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