Thomas Joseph Duffy, 57 of Lake Carey, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday.
Born in Scranton, Tom was the son of the late Mary Lou Duffy Gidula and the late Edward Duffy. Tom grew up in South Scranton and graduated from Central High School in 1984 where he was the mascot for the Golden Eagles. Tom completed his associate's degree before enlisting in the Army where he served as an officer and was honorably discharged. He was a longtime car salesman at Matt Burne Honda, where he made lifelong friends. Above all, Tom was a proud and devoted father to Morgan, a loving brother, uncle, godfather and dear friend to many.
During his life, Tom was known for his witty sarcasm, generous spirit and storytelling. He was an avid Stanford sports fan, a proud Irishman, and loved the home and community he built at Lake Carey. He was known for making everyone laugh, talking politics and singing Frank Sinatra at karaoke. During his life Tom raised funds for Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy and always showed up to help family, friends, neighbors and strangers in times of need.
Surviving are his daughter, Morgan Duffy-Granville and husband Chris Duffy-Granville of San Mateo, Calif.; brother, Edward Duffy; sisters, Colleen Lynott and husband Steve Lynott, Kelly Ryan, Kathy Duffy, Mary Lou Fanelli and husband Mike Fanelli; goddaughters, Jessica Fanelli and Mackenzie Duffy; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Savitsky and husband Mike Savitsky.
A service for family will be held at Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Friday, with visitation to follow from 3 to 6 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. that evening at Kelly's Creekside Inn on Route 92 in Tunkhannock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Tom's memory to Disability Rights Advocates (dralegal.org), a non-profit organization that supports the rights of people with disabilities, a cause close to both Tom and his daughter, Morgan.
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Kim hains
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I'm at a loss for words I was blessed to have known Duffy and miss him he was one proud father and he lit up when talking about Morgan which was often my condolences to the family🙏
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Shelley Burne Gentner
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I was greatly saddened to hear about Tom's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations and loved hearing about his daughter, Morgan, whom he talked about with such pride. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.
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Brandi
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Tom you were always there for me and Brae and I will cherish your memories. Such an amazing person gone way too soon. Hope you have fun up there with your cold ones and all the golf ❤️
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Gail
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So so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed.
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Rosemary Torda
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My heart goes out to you Morgan. Your Dad will be truly missed. We have known him for so long we consider him family. He will now be with his buddy and Joe will be happy to see him. So sorry you are going thru this as it is the hardest to deal with. May he rest in peace. Love you.
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Rosemary Torda
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To the family.
So sorry for your loss of Tom. He was considered family and loved him dearly. He will be truly missed and my heart goes out to all of you. May he rest in peace. God bless.
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Eric Noyalis
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May Tom rest in peace, he was a great guy! I was privileged to know him year ago. My deepest sympathies to Morgan and all of Tom’s family!
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Cheri Emily
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Rest in eternal peace my friend. Your quick wit will forever outshine our many conversations. God Bless.
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