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ROBERT F. DUFFY

Of Potomac, MD passed away on June 24, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Nolan Duffy. He was the son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth O'Malley Duffy of Dunmore, PA.

Robert was a magna cum laude graduate in physics from The University of Scranton in 1957. He had a long career in the aerospace and defense industry, employed by IBM Corporation's Federal Systems Division, and later Loral and Lockheed Martin, Corp. in Gaithersburg, MD. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Potomac, MD.

Robert is also survived by his daughter, Erin (Sean) Conaton of Alexandria, VA; his son, Robert, of Frederick, MD; his grandchildren, William, Norah and Cathleen Conaton; and several nieces and nephews. His brothers, Joseph A. Duffy and Donald E. Duffy, predeceased him. He will be laid to rest at a private burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Dunmore, PA.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 30, 2022.

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Donald Jackson

August 9, 2022

Dear Duffy family. Bob was a good guy. He and I worked on opposite coasts. So when we had face to face meetings we had to travel from sea to shining sea (LAX to Dulles or vice versa). May he rest in peace. God bless you all.

Phil. Mullan

July 6, 2022

I only worked with Bob directly for a short while, but our friendship continued over the years. So when we met each other in the hallways he always had a smile as we engaged in some gentle ribbing. May he Rest In Peace. Amen.

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