Notes for: Michael Meehan Duffy
Obit - Funeral Home - September 18, 2015
Michael Meehan Duffy, 69, departed this life on Friday night, September 18th, 2015 at JoAnne’s House Hope Healthcare Center in Bonita Springs, Florida after battling a long and courageous fight with cancer. Mike was born on April 21st, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Joseph Patrick Duffy and Virginia Kathryn Robinson Duffy Stahl. Michael was a graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton, Ohio, Class of 1964. He attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio during the 1964-1965 class year. Following that year of studies he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 10 years, 2 years active duty and 8 years reserve duty. Michael was a huge fan of 1950’s and 1960’s music. Some of his favorite performers of those eras were: Elvis Presley, The Platters, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, The Big Bopper, The Temptations, Richie Valens and The Four Seasons, Sam and Dave and Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones. He was also very talented in art and writing poetry. He coached football for the Catholic Youth Organization at Precious Blood School in Dayton, Ohio from 1968-1972. And later went on to coach the Meadowdale Little Lions in Dayton, Ohio from 1972-1978. He enjoyed playing softball and played for teams in Dayton, Ohio in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Also played for teams in Fort Myers, Florida in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. And least we forget that Michael was a die-hard OHIO STATE FOOTBALL FAN. HE LOVED HIS BUCKEYES! He is survived by his dedicated and loving family which includes children, (daughter), Shelly Duffy-Purcell her husband Paul Jacob Purcell and Michael’s grandchildren, Tyler Patrick Purcell, Jacquelyn Marie Purcell, Natalie Rose Purcell, Michael Paul Purcell, and Sheilah Nicole Purcell all of Centerville, Ohio. (son) Todd Patrick Duffy and (Donna Nation) and Michael’s granddaughter Alexa Jade Duffy all of Fort Myers, Florida. Michael’s step grandson Landon Collins of Conn. His sisters Susan Deedra Duffy Bell of Fort Myers, Florida and Jill Duffy of Kettering, Ohio. Niece, Robin Bell and nephew Brent Bell both of Fort Myers, and nephew Ryan Bell of Lakeland, Florida. Also surviving Michael is his former wife and mother of his children, Mary Ann Duffy of Springboro, Ohio. The Family will receive friends Monday, September 28th,2015 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 29th,2015 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church at 10:00a.m. Interment at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Family wishes to Thank all of the wonderful and caring clinicians that cared for Michael during his long illness especially Florida Cancer Specialists and all their staff. The family is grateful for the outstanding medical care that was provided to him. Also a special thank you to all the staff at JoAnne’s house in Bonita Springs for the comforting care given to Michael in his final days. Last but not least many Thanks to all the members of St. Cecilia’s parish, friends and family who fervently prayed for Mike during his illness. We will be forever grateful for your generous gift of prayer. In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to either The American Cancer Society or Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs.