Jack E. Duffy
Jack Edward Duffy, 20, of Horsham, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home. He was dearly loved by his parents, William and Colleen Duffy, and his brother, Ryan Duffy, also of Horsham. A 2017 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School, Jack was president of the National Honor Society and an accomplished runner on the Cross Country and Track teams. He earned a National Merit Letter of Commendation and was an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. After High School, Jack developed and founded three businesses with the goal of helping others. He studied at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire before taking time off to travel. Jack played chess from a young age and would take on any challengers. He also had a great love of the outdoors and wildlife and enjoyed hiking with family and friends. On his website, Jack stated that his purpose was to "serve, help, and empower others." He will be immensely missed by his family and friends, whom he helped greatly with his sharp intellect, kindness, and unique insight. In addition to his parents and brother, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Virginia Fitzgerald of Oak Creek, WI; paternal grandmother, Belva Duffy ...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
Sycamore, IL; his aunts and uncles: Tim Fitzgerald and Joan Vercillo of Itasca, IL, Kevin and Jill Fitzgerald of Pewaukee, WI, Pam Duffy and Belva Ozehowski of Sycamore, IL; and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Duffy; and his aunt, Kathy Fitzgerald. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday May 30 at 10:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service in honor of Jack's life at 11:00 AM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to one of these charitable organizations: Brain and Behavior Research Foundation at https://www.bbrfoundation.org/ or Panthera at https://www.panthera.org/. Tributes and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
