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Catherine R. "Kitty" Duffy

Catherine Duffy Obituary

Duffy, Catherine R. "Kitty" (nee O'Shea), age 76, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2007, after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Jim Duffy, loving and cherished mother of Maureen, Eileen, James and the late Edward Duffy, dear sister of Maureen (William) Gale, John (Shirley) O'Shea, Patsy (Tommy) Duggan, Paddy O'Shea, Danny (Laura) O'Shea and the late Francie (Frank) Fletcher and Margaret O'Shea, loving and fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Chapel Prayer 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2007, from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Saint Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago. Mass 10:30 a.m. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ed Duffy Scholarship Fund at Saint Rita High School, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60620, in Memory of Kitty. 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 31, 2007.

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Laila Henderson

November 2, 2007

Dear Duffy family and friends, I wanted to send deepest sympathies from myself and all the staff at Dr. Atieh's clinic. I have known Kitty for the last year and a half and in that time I have grown to care for her immensely. I will miss her dearly and I will think of her everytime I wear the necklace that she gave me. I pray that she is in peace. May god bless you all at this most difficult time.

Stacy Boomer

November 1, 2007

Dear Duffy's,
Jason emailed of your beloved Mom's home going. Jason loved her as a mom as did Sue and the boys. We want you to know we grieve with you and will be praying for you all.
In Him, John, & Stacy Boomer

Mike, Donna, Cait, & Jack Duffy

October 31, 2007

Mo, Eileen, and James, it saddens all of us Duffy's here in VA to hear of Kitty's passing. Wish we could be with you in this sad time but suffice to say our thoughts are with you. One last thought, I was just remarking to my mother...that I always thought that Aunt Kitty's roast beef was better the Marce's. Wish I'd had the chance to share that with Kitty...she'd love that!

Mary K Peters

October 31, 2007

Maureen, Eileen and Jimmy, I am deeply sorry for your loss. When God made "Aunt Kitty" He knew there would be no other person like her. I will always remember Kitty telling her stories while sitting in Chuck and Kathy's kitchen. They were always good for a laugh. I will also remember her smile and she always had a kiss for you every time you saw her. I'm sure she is smiling down on you and her extended family right now.

With much love, Mary Kay Peters

Phil & Wendy Schrank

October 31, 2007

We just received notice from Jason of your mom's passing. They spoke so highly of her and we want you to know that we are praying for you, during this time of grief. May you rejoice in knowing that she is in the presence of her Lord, in perfect health.

Jason Schrank

October 31, 2007

Kitty was a wonderful lady that was an "adopted mom" to my whole family. She was a courageous, tough fighter that didn't give up. We will never forget the times we spent with her. We consider it an honor that we have been able to be a part of the Duffy family.

Maureen, Eileen and Jim--we wish we were closer so we could be with you right now. Please realize that we will be praying for you, and know that we love you all very much. Mom will always be in our hearts.

Jason Schrank

October 31, 2007

Kitty was a wonderful, beautiful lady that was an "adopted mom" to both my family and me. We will always treasure the memories of time spent with her. We have been honored to be a part of the lives of the Duffy family!

To Maureen, Eileen and Jim--we wish we were closer so we could be with you right now. We're praying for you, and please realize how much we love you all. Mom will always be in our hearts.

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