Eric J. Duffey
March 03, 1991 - March 03, 2012
Obituary
FITCHBURG-Eric J. Duffey, age 21, of Fitchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, due to an accidental drowning while attending school in Stevens Point. He was born on March 3, 1991, in Madison, the son of Daren and Joan (Spurrier) Duffey. Eric graduated from Verona High School in 2009, where he was a member of the golf team for four years. He was currently attending UW-Stevens Point, majoring in Wildlife Ecology Research Management. Eric was an active member of the UWSP chapter of the Wildlife Society. While in high school, Eric worked at Meadowood Ace Hardware and then as a field technician for Monsanto while at UWSP. He was recently hired and looking forward to working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Eric enjoyed traveling with the university on ecological trips. He was creative and dedicated to family, nature, and the environment. Eric is survived by his parents, Daren and Joan; maternal grandparents, Jim and Betty Spurrier; aunts, Sara Duffey and Marianne (Randy) Spurrier Jackson; uncle, Casey (Cheryl) Duffey; cousins, Katie and Lizzie Duffey; special friends, Ken and Cathy Wahlin, and Lisa and Pat O’Gara; and his many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Philip and Charlotte Duffey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC PARISH, 5313 Flad Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, and also following the Mass in fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in his name. His contagious smile and great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in his name.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, and also following the Mass in fellowship hall.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC PARISH, 5313 Flad Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding.
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Jim & Lori Malicki
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a test of true faith for you....
with no time to have studied
don't worry about passing this test with flying colors right now
you will soon
just when you can feel you can share your ace
you will
with those who need it most.
our love.
our blessings.
jim & lor
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NORMAN AYLSWORTH
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Joan so sorry to hear of your loss.All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.God Bless
Norm
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Tom Haggarty
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Eric's life was too short but in that time he has touched so many people I am over whelmed with all the Facebook photos and all the postings. My prays are with the family and all of his friends.
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Mike and Anne Haggarty
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Anne and I are thinking of you. Our prayers are with you.
RJ
Randy Jackson
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Eric was like a son to me and I will miss him greatly. I watched him grow up from a gangley kid to a man and he was the most likeable person I ever knew. I always called him "Eric the Red" because of his red hair and he always called me Rando. My heart goes out to his parents Joan and Daren.
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Barb Halverson
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Eric was an amazing young man...raised by an amazing mother and father. The world is a better place for having him here for such a short period of time. My heart aches for his parents, Aunt Spuds and the rest of his family. He was and remains well loved.