Richard was born October 12, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Margaret and Irvin Duley. He grew up in Baltimore and was a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. He married his wife Fran (nee Potthast) in 1964.
His career took Richard far and wide, and his growing family moved to New Jersey and Missouri before settling for good in North Carolina in 1982. In his second career as an executive recruiter, he co-founded and was co-owner of The Albrecht Group, Inc. in Cary for over 20 years.
As a hobbyist, Richard was enthusiastic and eager to share his knowledge and creations. His favorites -- among many others -- included furniture making, cribbage, photography, model trains and railroads, and travelling. His most cherished times were spent with family, especially with extended family every summer at Sunset Beach, NC.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Frances Duley; their four children and spouses, Jim & Brian Doerfler, Katie & Bryan Hodgens, Mimi & Shannon Sweitzer, and Eileen & Shannon Patrick; grandchildren, Alex, Davis, Matthew & Julia Hodgens, Bridget, Abby & Ted Sweitzer, Gabe & Milo Patrick; and one great-grandson, Ryker Miller.
Richard is also survived by siblings Jeanie Klein, Bob Duley (Sandy), Anne Small (Brian), and Bill Duley (Lana) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister Barbara Langrehr and brother Tom Duley.
The family would like to express our gratitude to UNC and Duke Cancer Centers, especially Chad Pecot, MD, Amanda Madry, RN and Jeffrey Clarke, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial and inurnment will be held on July 30, 2019 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 625 Magdala Place, Apex, NC 27502.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in support of Dr. Chad Pecot’s research efforts. Checks may be made payable to UNC Lineberger with Richard Duley in the memo line. Please mail to UNC Medicine Development, Attn: UNC Lineberger, PO Box 1050, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
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