Paul Charles Duffy

Captain Paul Charles Duffy, U.S. Navy (retired), of Chester, Virginia, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Captain Duffy is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Casper Duffy; daughter Heather Escobar (Matthew); and his son Darren Duffy (Michelle). He is survived by his grandchildren, Ella, Elise, Bryson and Garrett. He was a devoted member of Chester United Methodist Church.

Captain Duffy was born February 8, 1942 to the late Paul James Duffy and Hazel Gertrude Green Duffy. He was raised in Harrisonville, New Jersey and became a school teacher after receiving his degree from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University). He took his oath of service on July 6, 1966 and was commissioned and graduated as an Ensign, U.S. Navy in December 1966 from Officer Candidate School. He went on to serve in combat in Vietnam aboard USS Bulloch County(LST-509) in March 1967. Upon completion of his active duty Navy service, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve. Captain Duffy completed twenty seven years Navy Duty. A highlight was his two years as Commanding Officer of Naval Control of Shipping Norfolk 306 for which he received the Navy Commendation Medal.

While as a Naval Reservist, Captain Duffy also directed the Marine Corps Interservice Training Organization under General Colin Powell. After a long and distinguished career (37 years) in training and education, he completed his career as the Director of Marine Corps Junior ROTC programs.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Chester United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nathan Decker, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Chester United Methodist Church. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 442 Needham, MA 02494 in memory of Captain Paul Duffy. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com