Matthew Francis Duffy, 75 of Roanke, VA, departed this life on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Duffy; his son, Matthew Duffy; his brother, Thomas Duffy; and his parents, Joseph and Beatrice Duffy.
He is survived by his son Brian (Joan) and Michael (Renee) and his grandchildren; Matthew, Kathryn, Nikki, Sophia, Aidan, Jillian and Ryan.
He was a proud graduate of Seton Hall Prep and Seton Hall University.
After graduation, he joined the army traveling the world. Most notably, meeting the love of his life, Sonja, in Orleans, France. After several tours in Vietnam and foreign posts, he settled his family in Roanoke, VA, and started his civilian life.
Matt devoted his life to helping others, whether it was people just coming into the country through the Refugee and Immigration office or people he met through St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery.
He was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and a former President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He loved both of those groups and the many great friends he made while being a part of them.
His cooking and wisdom will be missed, but his kind heart and generous spirit will live on in the friends and family he touched.
We are at peace that has been reunited with his true love, Sonja, and his son, Matt.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends donate to their favorite charity.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 16, 2016, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. at the church prior to the Mass. The family will host a reception immediately following the Mass at the church.
Matthew Francis Duffy, 75 of Roanke, VA, departed this life on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Duffy; his son, Matthew Duffy; his brother, Thomas Duffy; and his parents, Joseph and Beatrice Duffy.
He is survived by his son Brian (Joan) and Michael (Renee) and his grandchildren; Matthew, Kathryn, Nikki, Sophia, Aidan, Jillian and Ryan.
He was a proud graduate of Seton Hall Prep and Seton Hall University.
After graduation, he joined the army traveling the world. Most notably, meeting the love of his life, Sonja, in Orleans, France. After several tours in Vietnam and foreign posts, he settled his family in Roanoke, VA, and started his civilian life.
Matt devoted his life to helping others, whether it was people just coming into the country through the Refugee and Immigration office or people he met through St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery.
He was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and a former President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He loved both of those groups and the many great friends he made while being a part of them.
His cooking and wisdom will be missed, but his kind heart and generous spirit will live on in the friends and family he touched.
We are at peace that has been reunited with his true love, Sonja, and his son, Matt.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends donate to their favorite charity.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 16, 2016, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. at the church prior to the Mass. The family will host a reception immediately following the Mass at the church.
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