Peter Everett Duffy

Peter Everett Duffy, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jane Suhor Duffy; 3 brothers Morris, James, John Michael; 2 sisters Patricia Duffy Farrell, Eileen Duffy Helmke; and his parents Evelyn Everett Duffy and Dr. Patrick Morris Duffy. He is survived by his sister Mary Duffy Bonneau; brother in law Charles Suhor (Deborah); and 5 children Maura Duffy Orgeron (Joshua), Stephen Peter Duffy (Kelli), Patrick Bernard Duffy (Christine), Monica Duffy Campo (Harold), and Andrew Jude Duffy (Daniela). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren Milton, Angela, Everett, Collin, Keara, Christian, Brandon, Justyne, Angeline, Delilah, Amelia; and 3 great grandchildren Bailee, Lana, and Antonio; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. Also survived by caretaker and friend Debra Pierre, to whom the Duffy family will forever be grateful.
Peter was a proud graduate of Jesuit High School (’52) where he was awarded both the Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award and the McEnerny trophy. He served in the Army National Guard Reserve and graduated from the Loyola University School of Law (‘58) where he received his Juris Doctor, after which he began his law career spanning nearly 50 years. During his career he served as counsel for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and in private practice both as a solo practitioner and as a partner in several firms.
Peter dedicated his life to God and spent it doing His work by being a part of numerous organizations such as the Milne Boys Home, YMCA, Associated Catholic Charities, and teaching CCD and scripture. He received several awards and accolades throughout his lifetime for his volunteerism and leadership. One of his greatest joys was being ordained as a Permanent Deacon with the Archdiocese of New Orleans in December 1987 and sharing his spiritual life with others for over 25 years. He served at St. Maria Goretti Church and with the Matrimonial Tribunal of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He was honored to serve at the Papal Mass alongside Pope John Paul II on the New Orleans Lakefront.
Peter was an amazing person who loved his wife and family unconditionally, and his devotion to God and family were unmatched. His whole purpose in life was AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM-For the Greater Glory of God.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Our Lady of The Rosary, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until Mass time. Services have been entrusted to JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Burial will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Catholic Charities of New Orleans in Peter’s memory. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com

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