Michael Aaron Duff

Michael was born on March 26, 1973, in Potsdam, New York, to Bruce Duff and Patricia Duff. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Duff. His mother, Patricia, remains a cherished part of his family.

On December 7, 2018, Michael married the love of his life, Shauna Nicole Duff. Together, they shared a life filled with love, adventures, challenges, laughter, and countless memories. Michael was also a proud father to his two sons, Kameron Wade Duff, 25, born April 14, 2001, and Kristian Michael Duff, 19, born June 16, 2007. He is also survived by his sister, Brandy Elizabeth Humphreys 4-1-76; brother-in-law, Benjamin Humphreys 3-17-81; and nieces and nephews, Liam 19, Bridget 17, Casey 14, and Declan 10, from Monmouth OR.

Michael proudly served in the United States Army from 2001 until 2013, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. His commitment to serving his country was an important part of who he was. Following his military service, Michael continued his dedication to serving his country as a civilian employee for the United States Air Force, where he worked from 2015 until his passing.

Mike lived life to the fullest in his own way. He was never afraid to be honest about life, including its struggles and its difficult days, but he continued to make memories and find the things that brought him happiness. He had a love for cars, hunting, camping, and off-roading-anything that offered adventure, freedom, and the opportunity to get out and enjoy life.

Those who knew Mike will remember him not simply for his military service or his work, but for the person he was-the husband, father, son, and friend who left his own mark on the lives of the people around him. His memory will live on in the stories shared, the adventures remembered, and the love he gave to his family.

Michael will be deeply missed by his wife, Shauna; his sons, Kameron and Kristian; his mother, Patricia; and all of his family, friends, and loved ones who had the privilege of knowing him.

Though his time with us was not long enough, Mike lived a life that was uniquely his own. His journey has come to an end, but the memories he created and the people he loved will carry his memory forward.

A rosary will take place on Friday, November 13, from 10:00-10:30 am., at Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church. A mass will follow at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the American Cancer Society of the Gary Sinese Foundation for Veterans.

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:

where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive,

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.