John Louis Duffy
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John Louis Duffy, 88, of Gap, passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Hospice Center. He was the husband of Janice R. (Allison) Duffy, with whom he shared 16 and a half years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Arthur and Sarah (Carroll) Duffy. John was retired from both Milprint Inc. of Downingtown and McCullough Leasing of Eagle.
He served honorably in WWII in the US Navy as a submarine Torpedoman.
He was a parishioner of the Our Lady of Consolation Church of Parkesburg, and member in the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Men of Malvern.
John is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children: Mary Jane Welsh, wife of Thomas, of Wilmington and John L. Duffy, Jr., husband of Anne, of Holmes, Pa.; five grandchildren, Tom Welsh, Anne Undorf, Colleen Surace, Sean Duffy and Brian Duffy; and four great grandchildren.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 4th, 2012 at 11 AM at the Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 West 2nd Avenue, Parkesburg, PA. Interment will be held in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.
The viewing will be held at the Church from 10 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the V.A.M.C. by calling Mr. Earl Johnson at (610) 384-7711 extension 4272.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Farewell to John L. Duffy
Jack was a wonderful man. Always with a smile and kind word, and a heck of a dancer. I have memories of him I will treasure.
"grandpa"Wishing you fairwinds and following seas
You will be missed jack. You touched my life in so many ways. Sorry to see you go. Thanks for being like a grandfather to me. I wish you fair winds and following seas, on your eternal journey. I salute you with a final toast of " old Bushmill". 'May you arrive in heaven ,an hour before the devil knows your dead.'. til we meet again, salute.
joe, karen, joseph.
Taps recorded at El'Korah American Legion Post 100. Boise Idaho.
Joseph Abbott 1st vice commander.
Boy, am I gonna miss you!
Unc, it's been a while since we talked and seen each other, but you have always been in my thoughts. Being so far away from Home, my thoughts always looked to those faces that most reminded me of being back home and yours was always there at the top of the List.
You were a Friend, a Mentor and a constant source of Inspiration.
I love You, and will miss you dearly.
Love,
Bob
Miss You, Love You
Grandpop,
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Thanks for all of the wonderful memories. I’m glad your great grandsons had the chance to meet you and have memories from the time they spent with you over the past few years. You will be missed, but never forgotten. It is comforting to know that you have been reunited with Grandmom and Great Grandmom. I, as others, toast you with a shot of Tullamore Dew.
Love, Anne
And just at the moment when
And just at the moment when someone says, "There, he's gone" there are others watching and waiting to excitedly shout "Here he comes!". Don't know where I once read that but it seems so appropriate. Hope they have a Glen Miller cassette somewhere up there.
Being your "adopted daughter" was a privilege, Jack. We and our children were blessed to have been considered part of your family. Thanks for caring and sharing.
Being a wonderful neighbor
Being a wonderful neighbor for so many years in Clifton Heights. gonna miss you Jack. Lynne and Bill
Sam and I extend to you our
Sam and I extend to you our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved husband. We have missed seeing him in church. May he rest in peace.
One More Time..... and the Mummers Strut
Oh, Uncle Jack how I will miss those words. You were a great dancer and a wonderful person to talk too. I will always cherish the times our families spent together and growing up there were many. Now, you are with Mom, Dad, Aunt Julia, your Mom and your daughter Linda. Jan, I pray that the memories you and Uncle Jack have shared together will help you through your time of sorrow.
Love your niece,
Linda
Your Loss
Jack and brian..... i never met your father and grandfather,but i'll bet everything i own that he was a great guy just like the both of you.I'm very sorry for your loss.My family will keep him and your families in our prayers.
Happy Memories
Although we were not really related I always thought of you as my Uncle Jack. Spending time with you and Aunt Julia at the Held's house are some of my fondest memories from my childhood. I was lucky that Mary was willing to share you with me. I'm sure that the four of you are now enjoying your highballs while listening to the big bands play. Now you get to dance forever. God bless.
Bernadette Leidy Wasch