Jim Duffy 1952 - 2012

                                           Jim Duffy in the Old Anchorage phone booth 

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DUFFY, JAMES T. - of Ocean City and Somers Point passed away on Saturday September 1, 2012.

Jim was born in Miami Florida on November 16, 1952. 

Jim is survived by his two sisters, Jeannette McAllister of Longport and Virginia Baldwin (Robert) of Linwood; his former wife, Lisa Savitsky Duffy of Somers Point; one niece and three nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Jeannette Lehman; his father Walter Duffy; his step-father, Nelson Lehman; and his brother, Gary Duffy. 

Jim grew up in Ocean City and graduated from Ocean City High School. A skilled carpenter he was the owner of a local construction company for many years. As a young boy, Jim fell in love with the ocean. That love lead to his lifelong passions for surfing, fishing and eventually traveling. 

He inherited his love of animals from his mother and over the years owned and adored many cats. 

A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, September 6, from 9 to 10am at The George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Road, Linwood. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice in his memory.