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Mr. Duffy was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Frederick Duffy and Emma (Locklin) Duffy. He was a United States Coast Guard veteran of World War II, where he served on the U.S.S. Menges, which was torpedoed by a German U-Boat in the Mediterranean Sea.
George had a long and storied career in athletics and entertainment throughout New England. He is principally recognized as the longtime voice of the Rhode Island Reds of the American Hockey League, where he was the publicist and broadcaster. He was also a coach in the Pawtucket Little League, where he led their all-star team to the 1980 Little League World Series. He also served as commissioner of the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club's baseball program, and volunteered for the club in a variety of capacities for many years.
Mr. Duffy was a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket's Hall of Fame, as well as a member of the City of Pawtucket's Hall of Fame.
Besides his wife Helen, George is survived by his children; Maureen DelMonico and her husband, Henry, Kathleen P. Sheldon and her husband, David, Susan E. Leach and her husband, Ralph (Dennis), Sheila Duffy Lapati and her husband Edmund, and George Patrick Duffy Jr. and his wife, Maryann. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral for Mr. Duffy will be Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa's Church, 358 Newport Ave., at 10 a.m. The burial will be with full military honors at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. His calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.manningheffern.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his favorite charities listed on www.manningheffern.com
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Roger Breslow
May 19, 2019
Again my condolences to the Duffy family. I hope the nice memories everyone has posted are some comfort to you. I remember George well---it was always the full name, George Patrick Duffy. Another saying of his was "It's in the well!" when a player would make a free throw in Basketball. I crossed paths with him frequently when I worked for the Journal.
P. Marinosci
May 30, 2015
Dear Mrs Duffy My heartfelt condolences for you at this time I will never forget our talks and cheering the kids on and the amazing bus rides w Mr Duffy his memories were a blessing !!! Please take good care Be well God Bless Your friend and bus driver Priscilla ( St Rays)
paul coutu
May 28, 2015
Will always be remembered as such a positive influence throughout my youth both on and off the field...
Paul Coutu
1980 D.A.L.L.
Ray, Signe, Scott & Mike Cooper
May 27, 2015
Dear Helen and family...The passing of George is a great loss. George touched so many people and all respected and loved him. We all were like family when he coached his baseball team to the World Series...Oh the great memories he has left with all of us. Love to you all, with deepest sympathy....and a heavy heart we will all miss George......
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Jordan Monk
May 27, 2015
My condolences to the family. Thank you for all the great memories coach!
May 27, 2015
My Sincere Condolences to the Duffy Family.
The passing of George is a Great Loss to all of us who have known him.
Bruce Cranshaw
Ashley , Brian , & B.J. Duffy
May 27, 2015
I , Remembered When George Was My Bus Driver With Brian B. & B.J. C. & At The End Of The Day When I Came Home He Would Sing Whistle While U Work 2 My Cousins Alex & Nathan .... & & We , Remembered Listening 2 Disco Music In The AM & The All Requesting Lunch Hour Music In The PM ... We , Are Sure Going 2 Miss U .. Brother
Leslie Durigan
May 27, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Duffy family. Mr. Duffy was an icon in the Saints' athletic family. His presence and constant support will be missed.
Leslie Durigan
Roger Breslow
May 26, 2015
My condolences to the Duffy family. We crossed paths when I covered high school sports for the Journal and also the re-incarnation of the Steamroller in the early '60's. I remember him as a bundle of energy and for always saying he lived off the interest on what he owed. I always liked that expression. My condolences to the Duffy family.
Denise netto
May 26, 2015
Dear Sheila..my deepest sympathy. Your father was an amazing man.
Tom Mulvey
May 26, 2015
To the Duffy family: my sincere condolences on the passing of George Patrick. He was a RI sports icon who certainly made his community a better place during his long and distinguished career. I fondly remember him relating the story of his attending as a young boy Steamroller games in 1928 when the team won the NFL championship playing in the Cycledrome off North Main St. May he rest in peace.
May 26, 2015
Sheila,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
You, and I worked many years togeather, and I remember the wonderful stories you would share of your father's life.
Jane Piccoli
May 26, 2015
Kathy and Family, We are so sorry for this great loss. Feel comfort in knowing that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We Love you all so very much. Jane, Mike, Jessica and Amanda Piccoli
Susan Spooner
May 26, 2015
Gramp, you were such an important figure in my life and words will never express how much I miss you. I have so many wonderful fun memories from being your batgirl for the baseball teams to just listening to all your great life stories. I love you with all my heart.
Gram, you are an amazing women and I'm so luck to call you Grandma, you were his biggest cheerleader and supporter and I have learned so much from you. I am so blessed to be able to have grandparents like the both of you.
Love Susie
Harry & Claire (Locklin) Dawson
May 26, 2015
Helen, we are sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Gershkoff
May 26, 2015
Fondly recall him not just as the voice of the Rhode Island Reds but as the nice man who helped out a ten year old boy who was trying to help out an even younger girl learn to bowl. Even as a kid I knew who he was, and his kindness made me appreciate what he was made of. A very good man who had avery full and rewarding life.
Chris Coyle
May 26, 2015
My condolences to the family. Mr. Duffy was an amazing man that helped inspire so many, myself included. Hoping you find strength in knowing all that he influenced.
Kerru Delmonico
May 26, 2015
Gramp. I love you. You will be missed so much by all. Keep shooting those running one handers in heaven.
Sheila Fitzgerald Hagenbuch
May 26, 2015
Maureen and the Duffy Family:
So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I remember him announcing the football and hockey games all those years ago, but mostly from our days at St. Joseph's. You'll all have a lot of great memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Gary Rehak
May 26, 2015
Sorry for your family's loss.
Domingo Lopes
May 26, 2015
George Patrick Duffy Was One of A Kind He not only Loved Kids He Made Time for Kids Mingo Lopes Ex President of the Providence AGMACS
The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home
May 26, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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