Senior Priest – Archdiocese of Detroit; Retired Pastor– St. Patrick's Church, Detroit. Father Duffey, age 83, was born to Daniel E. and Kathleen (Cosgrove) Duffey, the third of 8 children – 6 boys and 2 girls. Father Duffey graduated in 1938 from St. Rita Elementary School, Detroit; from Sacred Heart Seminary High School, Detroit, in 1941; Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 1945; and from Mount St. Mary of the West for Theology in 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Father was ordained a Priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on May 21, 1949, in Detroit, by Cardinal Mooney.
His assignments were:
St. Mary Church, Wayne, Michigan – 1949-52
St. Pius Church, Southgate, and Chaplain, Boy Scouts, Howell, Michigan, and weekend Masses at Detroit Free Press Camp at Chelsea June, 1952 – Sept., 1952
Queen of Peace Church – 1952 – 1956
Christ the King Church – 1956 – 1961
St. Joseph Church, Wyandotte – 1961-1965
Holy Rosary Church – 1965 - 1966
St. Gregory Church – 1966 – 1967
St. Brigid Church (Pastor) 1967 – 1972
Chaplain at St. Mary's Residence for Women – 1972 – 1973
St. Christopher Church (Pastor) – 1973 – 1977
St. Patrick's Church (Pastor) 1977 - 2001
While pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Fr. Duffey started the food pantry there on Thanksgiving 1977, when he found people without food to eat. The pantry continues to feed over 300 people a month. Father was a very humble man, dedicated to the poor of society. He brought out the best in everyone he met. He was very kind and loved people. He was known as the Cardinal of the Cass Corridor to the residents in that area. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, and he was also a great dancer. Many Irish Americans and other marchers would gather at the church after the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Detroit. He was known to enjoy an occasional ‘shot and beer', along with a cigar and a trip to the casino. His family and friends say that he never got mad, accepted people for whom they were, and never saw bad in anyone. He was never judgmental and only wanted to be an instrument of peace. Other attributes by family and friends to describe Father Tom: Human, warm, caring, funny, stubborn, outgoing, story teller, man of prayer, sweet-toothed, heavy footed driver, loved his priesthood, man of peace, determined, consoling, visionary, reconciler, and family-oriented. Father is survived by brothers, Robert and Peter (Rita),
and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, the late Joseph, Daniel "Jack", William, Anne O'Neil, and Margaret Hetu.
Visitation: Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 3-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI, between Maple and Big Beaver Roads.
In State at St. Patrick's Church, 58 Parsons Street, Detroit, Friday, December 28, 2007, from 12:00 Noon to 8 PM, with an evening Scripture Service at 7 PM.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Detroit, with Most Reverend John Quinn officiating. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan. Memorial Tributes may be made to: St. Patrick's Church, or St. Patrick's Senior Center, 58 Parsons Church, Detroit, MI 48201.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
His assignments were:
St. Mary Church, Wayne, Michigan – 1949-52
St. Pius Church, Southgate, and Chaplain, Boy Scouts, Howell, Michigan, and weekend Masses at Detroit Free Press Camp at Chelsea June, 1952 – Sept., 1952
Queen of Peace Church – 1952 – 1956
Christ the King Church – 1956 – 1961
St. Joseph Church, Wyandotte – 1961-1965
Holy Rosary Church – 1965 - 1966
St. Gregory Church – 1966 – 1967
St. Brigid Church (Pastor) 1967 – 1972
Chaplain at St. Mary's Residence for Women – 1972 – 1973
St. Christopher Church (Pastor) – 1973 – 1977
St. Patrick's Church (Pastor) 1977 - 2001
While pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Fr. Duffey started the food pantry there on Thanksgiving 1977, when he found people without food to eat. The pantry continues to feed over 300 people a month. Father was a very humble man, dedicated to the poor of society. He brought out the best in everyone he met. He was very kind and loved people. He was known as the Cardinal of the Cass Corridor to the residents in that area. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, and he was also a great dancer. Many Irish Americans and other marchers would gather at the church after the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Detroit. He was known to enjoy an occasional ‘shot and beer', along with a cigar and a trip to the casino. His family and friends say that he never got mad, accepted people for whom they were, and never saw bad in anyone. He was never judgmental and only wanted to be an instrument of peace. Other attributes by family and friends to describe Father Tom: Human, warm, caring, funny, stubborn, outgoing, story teller, man of prayer, sweet-toothed, heavy footed driver, loved his priesthood, man of peace, determined, consoling, visionary, reconciler, and family-oriented. Father is survived by brothers, Robert and Peter (Rita),
and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, the late Joseph, Daniel "Jack", William, Anne O'Neil, and Margaret Hetu.
Visitation: Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 3-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI, between Maple and Big Beaver Roads.
In State at St. Patrick's Church, 58 Parsons Street, Detroit, Friday, December 28, 2007, from 12:00 Noon to 8 PM, with an evening Scripture Service at 7 PM.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Detroit, with Most Reverend John Quinn officiating. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan. Memorial Tributes may be made to: St. Patrick's Church, or St. Patrick's Senior Center, 58 Parsons Church, Detroit, MI 48201.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Senior Priest – Archdiocese of Detroit; Retired Pastor– St. Patrick's Church, Detroit. Father Duffey, age 83, was born to Daniel E. and Kathleen (Cosgrove) Duffey, the third of 8 children – 6 boys and 2 girls. Father Duffey graduated in 1938 from St. Rita Elementary School, Detroit; from Sacred Heart Seminary High School, Detroit, in 1941; Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 1945; and from Mount St. Mary of the West for Theology in 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Father was ordained a Priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on May 21, 1949, in Detroit, by Cardinal Mooney.
His assignments were:
St. Mary Church, Wayne, Michigan – 1949-52
St. Pius Church, Southgate, and Chaplain, Boy Scouts, Howell, Michigan, and weekend Masses at Detroit Free Press Camp at Chelsea June, 1952 – Sept., 1952
Queen of Peace Church – 1952 – 1956
Christ the King Church – 1956 – 1961
St. Joseph Church, Wyandotte – 1961-1965
Holy Rosary Church – 1965 - 1966
St. Gregory Church – 1966 – 1967
St. Brigid Church (Pastor) 1967 – 1972
Chaplain at St. Mary's Residence for Women – 1972 – 1973
St. Christopher Church (Pastor) – 1973 – 1977
St. Patrick's Church (Pastor) 1977 - 2001
While pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Fr. Duffey started the food pantry there on Thanksgiving 1977, when he found people without food to eat. The pantry continues to feed over 300 people a month. Father was a very humble man, dedicated to the poor of society. He brought out the best in everyone he met. He was very kind and loved people. He was known as the Cardinal of the Cass Corridor to the residents in that area. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, and he was also a great dancer. Many Irish Americans and other marchers would gather at the church after the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Detroit. He was known to enjoy an occasional ‘shot and beer', along with a cigar and a trip to the casino. His family and friends say that he never got mad, accepted people for whom they were, and never saw bad in anyone. He was never judgmental and only wanted to be an instrument of peace. Other attributes by family and friends to describe Father Tom: Human, warm, caring, funny, stubborn, outgoing, story teller, man of prayer, sweet-toothed, heavy footed driver, loved his priesthood, man of peace, determined, consoling, visionary, reconciler, and family-oriented. Father is survived by brothers, Robert and Peter (Rita),
and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, the late Joseph, Daniel "Jack", William, Anne O'Neil, and Margaret Hetu.
Visitation: Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 3-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI, between Maple and Big Beaver Roads.
In State at St. Patrick's Church, 58 Parsons Street, Detroit, Friday, December 28, 2007, from 12:00 Noon to 8 PM, with an evening Scripture Service at 7 PM.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Detroit, with Most Reverend John Quinn officiating. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan. Memorial Tributes may be made to: St. Patrick's Church, or St. Patrick's Senior Center, 58 Parsons Church, Detroit, MI 48201.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
His assignments were:
St. Mary Church, Wayne, Michigan – 1949-52
St. Pius Church, Southgate, and Chaplain, Boy Scouts, Howell, Michigan, and weekend Masses at Detroit Free Press Camp at Chelsea June, 1952 – Sept., 1952
Queen of Peace Church – 1952 – 1956
Christ the King Church – 1956 – 1961
St. Joseph Church, Wyandotte – 1961-1965
Holy Rosary Church – 1965 - 1966
St. Gregory Church – 1966 – 1967
St. Brigid Church (Pastor) 1967 – 1972
Chaplain at St. Mary's Residence for Women – 1972 – 1973
St. Christopher Church (Pastor) – 1973 – 1977
St. Patrick's Church (Pastor) 1977 - 2001
While pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Fr. Duffey started the food pantry there on Thanksgiving 1977, when he found people without food to eat. The pantry continues to feed over 300 people a month. Father was a very humble man, dedicated to the poor of society. He brought out the best in everyone he met. He was very kind and loved people. He was known as the Cardinal of the Cass Corridor to the residents in that area. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, and he was also a great dancer. Many Irish Americans and other marchers would gather at the church after the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Detroit. He was known to enjoy an occasional ‘shot and beer', along with a cigar and a trip to the casino. His family and friends say that he never got mad, accepted people for whom they were, and never saw bad in anyone. He was never judgmental and only wanted to be an instrument of peace. Other attributes by family and friends to describe Father Tom: Human, warm, caring, funny, stubborn, outgoing, story teller, man of prayer, sweet-toothed, heavy footed driver, loved his priesthood, man of peace, determined, consoling, visionary, reconciler, and family-oriented. Father is survived by brothers, Robert and Peter (Rita),
and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, the late Joseph, Daniel "Jack", William, Anne O'Neil, and Margaret Hetu.
Visitation: Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 3-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI, between Maple and Big Beaver Roads.
In State at St. Patrick's Church, 58 Parsons Street, Detroit, Friday, December 28, 2007, from 12:00 Noon to 8 PM, with an evening Scripture Service at 7 PM.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Detroit, with Most Reverend John Quinn officiating. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan. Memorial Tributes may be made to: St. Patrick's Church, or St. Patrick's Senior Center, 58 Parsons Church, Detroit, MI 48201.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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