Memorial

Ronald Duffy, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday November 5th, 2013 at Crestview Acres Nursing Home in Marion. Visitation will be Sunday November 10th from 2-5 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home with a 4 pm Vigil service.  A Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. John R. Flaherty officiating Monday November 11th at 10:30 am.  Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. Internment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.

Ron was born to Virginia and Herbert Duffy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 19th 1940; he graduated from Marion High School in 1959. Ron retired from Rockwell Collins after 43 years. He married Patricia Parsons on April 15th 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. 

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Patricia, daughters Shannan (Terry) Wilson, Erin (Dan) Kopecky, and Sarah C. Duffy; six grandsons; Michael and Christopher Price, Cody Wilson, Benjamin, Andrew, Patrick Kopecky, four great grandchildren, and two beloved pets.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his son Mark, brothers; Tom, Frank, Bobby and Patrick.

Ron was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, uncle and friend to many.

Ron enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes with family and friends.

A special thanks to Hospice of Mercy and Crestview Acres Nursing Home for the care they gave him. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.