Obituary of Clara W. Duffy
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Warrensburg:
Clara W. Duffy, 96, formerly of Terrace Ave, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Daleview Care Center in Farmingdale after a brief illness.
Born July 5, 1917 in Queens, she was the daughter of the late John and Wilhelmina (Poppe) Pobeschein.
Clara married Robert B. Duffy on September 19, 1936 and the couple spent 46 blissful years together until his passing on December 28, 1982.
Clara and Robert raised their family on Long Island. They retired to their summer home in Paradox Lake and eventually settled in Warrensburg. Clara and Robert were proprietors of Duffys’ Cars on Main St. Clara enjoyed cooking, arts and crafts, antiquing and gardening. Clara was an active member of the Warrensburg Beautification Society.
Besides her parents and beloved husband, Clara is predeceased by daughter-in-law Sharon Duffy and son-in-law Alexander Weissenberg.
She is survived by her children: Claire Weissenberg of Dix Hills; Robert J. Duffy of Warrensburg; five grandchildren Asya Borthwick, Scott Weissenberg, Robin Gillman, Chriss Duffy, John Duffy and ten great grandchildren.
A graveside service to celebrate Clara’s life will be conducted in Warrensburg Cemetery at a time to be announced in the spring.
Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook and condolences.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Clara
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home
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