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Gerald T. Duff

Gerald T. Duff

Passed: May 31, 2017

Gerald Thomas Duff, 76, of Hershey, passed away on May 31, 2017 in his home. He was born on May 17, 1941 in Boston, MA to John M. Jr. and Marjorie H. Duff. He was preceded in death by brothers John, Ken, and Ron, and survived by another, David.

Gerry was a 1959 graduate of the Milton Hershey School and was a retired plumber. He was a proud veteran who served in the Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting, reading, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was an avid Red Sox, Celtics and Steelers fan.

Surviving is his loving wife, Janet (Mann) Duff; sons, David (Joann) Duff and Patrick (Rebecca) Duff both of Hummelstown; grandsons, Ethan and Conor; brother, David Olden; sisters, Donna Garrettson, Georgette Johnson and Winifred Revoir; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7th from 10:00-11:00am immediately followed by a funeral service in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.,Hershey. Interment with military honors will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Nature Conservancy, PA Chapter, 2101 N. Front St., Bldg 1, Suite 200, Harrisburg PA 17110.

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