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John P. Duffy
John was born on March 9, 1944, in Fitchburg, and later moved to Westminster. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1961 and later completed his education at Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State College. He moved to Ocala, Fla., in December 2004. He served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He had a lifelong love for his country and an avid interest in politics. Professionally, John was highly regarded in the manufacturing industry, national laboratories and the nuclear energy waste containment field. He was a member of the American Nuclear Society. He was a national player working for over 28 years at Ranor, Inc. in Westminster, and retired from Ionic/GE as the sales and marketing manager. John was an enthusiastic wood hobbyist, an avid golfer and a seasoned debater. The pride and joy of John's life was his family. He was a proud Irishmen and member of the Duffy family and the Normandin family by marriage. John leaves his wife of 43 years, Joan Duffy; his daughter, Claire Haase of Ocala, Fla.; his son, Stephen and his wife, Christina of Bradenton, Fla.; three grandchildren, Shane Haase, Samantha Duffy, and Katherine Duffy; one sister, Ellen DiGeronimo of Fitchburg; two brothers, Stephen Duffy of Beverly, and James Duffy of Fitchburg; 10 nieces and nephews; and his in-laws, Robert (Sr.) and Bella Normandin of Ocala. He was predeceased by his father, Stephen Duffy, mother Catherine (Brazell) Duffy, and stepmother Claire Duffy. John was truly cherished by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg. A visiting hour will precede the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Crocker Field Restoration Fund in care of Fitchburg High School, 140 Arn-How Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. |
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