James R “Jake” Duffy Jr. - Age 74, of Scituate, passed away at home on September 13, 2021. Born on April 1, 1947, he was the son of the late, James R Duffy Sr. and Anna Duffy of Scituate. He was the loving husband of 51 Years to Maureen (Mahoney) Duffy. Cherished father of Jennifer Casper, her husband Glen of Pembroke, Robert Duffy, his wife Bridget of Scituate, Erin Engelkemeyer, her husband Jason of Marshfield and James Duffy III, his girlfriend Reilly Shea of Pembroke. Beloved grandfather to Hayley Casper, Caitlyn Duffy, Grace and JJ Engelkemeyer, Paisley and Lyla Duffy. He is survived by his brother Norman Duffy, his wife Joan, of Scituate. Jake was an adored brother in law to many and Uncle to dozens of nieces and nephews.
Jake was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the 173rd Airborne and was a Cpt US Army for 20 years (Retired).
Jake was a lifetime resident of Scituate Ma and enjoyed winters in Naples FL. Affectionately known as Bucca to his Grandchildren who were the joy of his life. Jake was a Master Plumber who owned and operated Duffy Plumbing & Heating in Scituate for many years.
A visitation will be held on Monday September 20, 2021 from 4pm-8pm at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate. A funeral will take place on Tuesday September 21, 2021 at 10am from St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate. Donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org
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