John M. Duddy

LeRoy: John M. Duddy 8/31/2009 John Duddy of East Main Street LeRoy, passed away on the evening of Monday August 31st, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. John was born on July 8th, 1922 in Warsaw, New York to the late Martin & Frances (Burse) Duddy. He graduated from LeRoy High School in 1940 and was then employed at the Curtiss- Wright factory in Buffalo building fighter aircraft from 1941-1942. After serving as an aircraft crew chief in the US Army Air Forces during World War II, John worked for the Town of LeRoy, as a LeRoy police officer and later an equipment operator at the Elm Dairy. John was a long-time volunteer fireman and was LeRoy Fire Chief from 1963-1965. He was a member of the Botts Fiorito Post of the American Legion. After retirement, he was an active volunteer with the LeRoy Historical Society and an avid golfer at the LeRoy Country Club. He is predeceased by his wife Lorayne (1994). He is survived by his son Brian (Julie) Duddy of LeRoy, and several cousins. Family & friends may call at the Cameron Brady & Steuber Funeral Home, 111 Wolcott St. (Rt. 19 South) LeRoy, on Thursday from 4-7PM. Rite of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter's Building) on Friday at 10AM, with full military honors to immediately follow at St. Francis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Genesee County Animal Shelter, 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.leroyfuneralhome.com.