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Richard B. Duffy Obituary

Richard B. Duffy Obituary

Richard Brian Duffy (Dick) 70, of Villas, New Jersey died June 2 after a long illness. Born

February 28,1955 in Newton, Massachusetts to the late James S Duffy and Noella B

(Bisson)Duffy. Richard is survived by his wife of 37 years Ella M (Blair) Duffy. His Children

Daniel Duffy (Jessica) and Sarah Glenn (Rory) by his first wife Susan Duffy (Cole) and 5

grandchildren Charlotte, Macey, Morgan, Greta, and Vaughn. Richard was the 7th of 8

children raised in Glenhardie, PA survived by 6 brothers and sisters Carol Florian (the late

Gordon), Steven Duffy, William Duffy (Maryanne), Katherine Slocum, (Bob) Jaqueline

Gasbaro (Jack), Brian Duffy (Karen), and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in

death by his eldest brother James S. Duffy Jr. and nephew James S. Duffy III.


Dick was a graduate of Conestoga High school, Berwyn PA where he made many life-long

friends. He spent many years as a resident of Norristown, PA and beverage manager at

Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell PA. Dick and Ella moved to Lower Township in 1990

and established Cape May Cleaning Service (formerly Beacon Cleaning) which he operated

until his passing. Dick was an avid golfer, much beloved by his many friends from

Ponderlodge and Cape May National. He enjoyed laughing with friends at Cape May

Brewery Mug Club and the Villas VFW. He was a long-time patron and cleaning service to

the Villas, VFW, Villas Post Office, and the Fishing Club a few among the many businesses

and residents throughout Cape May and Lower Township over 35 years. He will be deeply

missed and remembered with stories filled with laughter and joy.


A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held 1PM Wednesday, June 25th at the Villas VFW 6

East Delaware Parkway Villas NJ. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from

12PM until the tie of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dick’s memory to the Villas VFW or NJ Palliative

& Hospice Care. Evoy Funeral Home 3218 Bayshore Road North Cape May has been

entrusted with arrangements.

Richard Brian Duffy (Dick) 70, of Villas, New Jersey died June 2 after a long illness. Born

February 28,1955 in Newton, Massachusetts to the late James S Duffy and Noella B

(Bisson)Duffy. Richard is survived by his wife of 37 years Ella M (Blair) Duffy. His Children

Daniel Duffy (Jessica) and Sarah Glenn (Rory) by his first

Events

Visitation

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Villas VFW

6 East Delaware Parkway Villas, NJ 08251

Celebration of Life

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

1:00 pm

Villas VFW

6 East Delaware Parkway Villas, NJ 08251

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