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DUFFY KNEER Obituary
Duffy Finneran Kneer August 3, 1958 - November 25, 2017
Duffy Kneer of Ashburn, VA peacefully passed away November 25, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband, Rudolph Kneer; her sister, Felicia Finneran of Winchester, VA; and brother David Sobel, of Harrisville, NH; nieces Stephanie, Amy and Tara; nephew Elijha; sister-in-law Patricia McGrady-Finneran; step-children Douglas, Suzanne and David; and seven step-grandchildren. Duffy was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Amy Finneran, and her twin siblings, Joe and Tina.Duffy was born in Westport, CT and moved to McLean, VA where she graduated from the Emerson Preparatory School, Marymount College and completed her education at Benjamin Franklin University, Washington, DC. Duffy had a wide ranging career in the mortgage industry beginning in 1985. This path culminated at McLean Mortgage Corp, Fairfax, VA as a Chief Compliance Officer and she was awarded the 2017 J.C. Brown Circle of Excellence posthumously.Duffy was steadfast in her loyalty and dedication to her family and work. She was a genuine loving and giving wife, step-mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and will forever be in our hearts. There will be a Celebration of Life with family and friends at the end of January.
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Farah Malik
January 15, 2018
I have been honored to have known Duffy, although, for a short period of time it was enough to know how kind and loving she was. I am extremely sorry for your loss and am praying for her and the family.
Amber Saunders
January 13, 2018
Been good neighbors for 30 years. Duffy was a wonderful neighbor, friend and is missed. She always had a smile and warm greeting. Duffy and Tyler were on the same schedule this year.... he said he misses her driving by, giving him a wave while walking to the bus.
Janet Beaman
January 12, 2018
I worked with Duffy a few years ago. She was always willing to help me learn and to guide my path in the mortgage industry. Its been a while since I talked to Duffy. I am sorry to hear of her passing.
Mark and Judy Reitz
January 12, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. We know Duffy was a very special woman. She made you and everyone around her feel happy and loved. She will be missed, but her memory will last forever.
Douglas Kneer
January 12, 2018
Once I became a step parent myself, I understood better how much Duffy cared about me. I never called her "mom" because I already had one, but she was always there for me if I called, or when I lived with her and Dad. She got to put up with a school skipping, smoking, messy room, drivers ed driving teenager so she earned the parent badge just the same. I still prefer icy cokes to coffee in the morning because of her. She did roll her eyes at my humor a lot...but she dealt with living with me AND my father for a while and that certainly is a feat.
Cecelia Weller
January 12, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Rudy. I remember meeting Duffy and she was a genuinely nice lady. I talked to her a few times on the phone because she used to call me when you were out moving buses during our many snow storms. She was worried that you would overdo it and get hurt, or perhaps she would share that you hadn't been feeling well lately so don't let you work outside too long. Lol. But she never wanted you to know that she had called. I kept her secret.....til now. And I don't think she'll mind that I told you now. God bring you peace Rudy. You will see her again.
Peggy Harter
January 12, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
January 12, 2018
You have out Deepest Sympathies Rudy
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