Frederick J. Duffy

Frederick J. Duffy, 90, died peacefully after a long, blessed life on June 27th, after a brief stay at Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey. His passing followed a challenging illness and recent injury. His loving family, who visited often from all over the country, includes Mary Jeanne, Fred and Wendy, Mark and Mary Ann, and Brian and Tara. He enjoyed the lives of and visits from his twelve grandchildren and the Duffy legacy continues with five great grandchildren. He lost his beloved wife, Marcia, in 2008, and adored daughter, Cathy, in 2016. His life was enriched by his longtime girlfriend, Terry Steuer, son-in-law, Jeff Rudman, and by many friends and business associates throughout the years as well.

Fred grew up in Cranford, New Jersey, and stayed “local” as a Seton Hall Graduate, Class of ‘57. His collegiate career included serving as Class President for three years, Varsity Soccer, Men’s Glee Club, ROTC, the Pershing Rifle Club, and the brotherhood of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Along with Marcia, Fred built a life on Long Beach Island, then in The Fawn Lakes Adult Community, Manahawkin, for over 50 years. Beginning in 1972, after many years in Massachusetts, the Duffy’s return to New Jersey brought the beginning of Fred’s career in real estate, where he was Sales Manager for Sunset Harbor Realty. Only a year later, he founded Duffy Realty and established three offices on Long Beach Island. After selling his company in 1984, his real estate work would continue as he joined Schott Realtors, and ultimately, The Van Dyk Group, where he served as Manager of the Commercial Sales Division and was responsible for starting their Adult Community Division. Throughout his long career in real estate, Fred was proud of his national realtor designations and the offices he held in various state and local associations in conjunction with these.

He was past President of the Fawn Lakes Men’s Club and Condominium Association, Section III, and of the Beach Haven Exchange Club. He served as the Chairman of the Southern Regional Intergenerational Council, and was a member of both the Stafford Township Planning Board and the Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Fred was voted “Man of the Year” in 1999 by the Southern Ocean Development Council for his leadership in the business community.

While business was important to Fred, his favorite memories include trips with Marcia, Family Reunions with the entire Duffy Crew, and Winters on Marco Island, Florida,

Fred was an active supporter, with both time and treasure, of St. Mary’s Parish and Southern Ocean County Hospital, where his good deeds will long be remembered.

Fred Duffy’s life is to be celebrated on Saturday, October 4th, 10 AM, beginning with Mass at St. Mary’s, Barnegat, NJ and followed by a Reception at one of his favorite establishments, Doyle’s Pour House, also in Barnegat. All of his children hope to welcome family and friends who can join in this celebration of Fred’s long and influential life!