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Jimmy Duvall
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My dad has passed

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Duvall, John J.

Victor: Friday, July 6, 2012, at age 85. He was predeceased by his son, David J. Duvall in 1993; brother, Paul J. Duvall. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn Kester Duvall; children, James Duvall, Robert Duvall, Michele (Malcolm) Sexsmith, Carole (Judd) Prozeller, Suzanne Duvall, George (Amy) Duvall; 19 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Kay Allocco, Anne (Ed) Bart; several nephews. John was a WWII Navy Veteran, was in the home improvement business 50 years, was a farmer and loved music.

Friends may call Sunday afternoon 2-5 at Lucey-VanVoorhis Funeral Home, 301 West Main Street, Victor. Father Rob Bourcy will preside at the celebration of John's Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon-Ionia Road (NYS Route 64, Mendon.) Gifts in John's memory may be directed to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456 or Covenant House, 346 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011.
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Very sorry to hear about your loss,it's never an easy thing,Thoughts and Prayers to you and your Family and Friends
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prayers for all the family. bruce & lynn
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Bob Vantine
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Post by Bob Vantine »

SORRY Jimmy for the loss of your Dad .
Thoughts and Prayers sent for you and family for strength and guidence thru this time .
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Jack Stoner
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Post by Jack Stoner »

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
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John,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. I will pray for you and your family.
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Post by Mark S. Miller »

Hi Jimmy So sorry to hear this news. Sue and I prayers are with you. God Bless Mark
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Post by Susan Alcorn (deceased) »

Jimmy, I'm so sorry about your dad.

My deepest condolences
and
Take care always,
Susan
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Don Sulesky
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Post by Don Sulesky »

Jimmy
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Don
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Tiny Olson
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Post by Tiny Olson »

Jimmy:
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I miss my parents greatly as they're both gone so you have my deepest sympathies my friend. May he rest in peace now with The Lord.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson
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Earl Hensley
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Prayers,

Post by Earl Hensley »

Jimmy, Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Enjoy the memories. I lost mine over 10 years ago and still remember the great times. God Bless,
Earl
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Leonard Bick
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Post by Leonard Bick »

Jimmy,
That's sad news. Remembering you in my prayers. It was good to see you and hear you play again.
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Post by Ken Newman »

jimmy, men passing on with the credentials such as your father earned, can never be thought of as alone. and in a way , you will never be alone, that is just the way you can feel comfort, through these times. kenny