Robert K.

"Duff" Duffy

Of Norwich CT. Robert passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers after a lengthy illness. He was 64 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea, Robert was a son of the late Lawrence Joseph Duffy and Beatrice Aldene (Boudreau) Duffy. Robert attended Chelsea High School and was known to friends and classmates as "Duff". He was the devoted husband of the late Amalia Passos-Duffy and together they resided in Norwich CT. Robert "Duff" has been widowed now for the past two years. Duff worked with various enterprises throughout his life and worked for several years as a manager with Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Robert "Duff" was a longtime member of the Chelsea Sagamore and 5-2 Social Club and liked socializing with his friends at the Brown Jug. An avid music enthusiast, he enjoyed playing guitar and instructed his nephews how to play. Duff was a great conversationalist and enjoyed discussing politics and environmental issues. He will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife and parents he was also predeceased by his brothers: Lawrence, Arthur and Stephen Duffy. He is survived by his loving sisters: Dianne Cady of Saugus, Kathleen Campbell and her partner Steve Viviano of Revere, Marie Duffy of Salem and Arlene Ellard-Duffy of Beverly. He was the godson of Robert and Anna Veader of Winthrop. He was also the devoted uncle of Lauren, Karen, Robert, Stephen, Toni, Renea, Barry and Darren; and is survived by several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.

Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice 75 Sylvan St., Ste 102-B, Danvers MA 01923.