In Memory of Robert Duffy
Robert Duffy
Spouse: Ysabel Duffy
Birthdate: October 7, 1952
Blessing: 2005
Ascension: October 4, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: October 7, 2022
Robert “Bob” Joseph Duffy was born in New Jersey on October 7, 1952 to a large Catholic family. He was the fourth of ten siblings, three girls and seven boys: Leonora, Karen, Marybeth, Timothy, Thomas, Patrick, Jim, Michael and Terrence. He attended Catholic school and went on to graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in political science.
After graduation in 1974, he met the Unification Church in Manhattan, New York, where he joined MFT (Mobile Fundraising Team) and then enrolled in the second class of the Unification Theological Seminary in 1976. His classmates remember him as a happy and jovial brother who liked to make them laugh and often entertained by singing Beatles songs with his guitar. He was active in choir and drama throughout his days in the seminary.
He underwent brain surgery in 1980, after which he needed extensive rehab. In 2005, he was matched with Ysabel Maria Reyes and received the Blessing in Barrytown, NY in the same year. He was also married in a Catholic ceremony at St. Dorothy Church in Eatontown, NJ.
Bob and Ysabel were blessed in marriage for 17 years. Bob was deeply grateful to God that he was able to find his wife Ysabel, marry her and start his family life together. One of the most beautiful songs he composed was about his beloved wife Ysabel, who cared for him with devotion until he passed.
Bob was known to be very generous with his smiles, time and resources. He liked to give and forget. He especially enjoyed spending time with children, singing songs and making them laugh. He had a naturally grateful heart and never gave into complaints even in the midst of dire illness. He will be remembered as a source of inspiration and encouragement.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Friday, October 7th at 6:00 PM EDT (Viewing starts at 4:00 PM)
Location: Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home (530 High Mountain Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417)
Link to view the ceremony: https://youtu.be/HczAbEG8Pm4
