HUDSON FALLS – Nelson E. Duffany, Jr., 84, of Vaughn Road, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.
Born on December 8, 1932 in Fair Haven, VT, he was the son of the late Nelson E. and Margaret (Rooker) Duffany, Sr.
Nelson graduated from Fair Haven High School in Vermont and following high school, he joined the U.S. Army. Nelson proudly served his country during the Korean War, while attaining the rank of Corporal. He had the responsibility of working with guided missiles while watching over his men.
On May 25, 1958, he married Venita Mumblo at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. Nelson and Venita stood side by side, supporting each other for almost 59 years.
He worked as a lab technician for many years at the Imperial Company in Queensbury, which later became known as Ciba Geigy. Nelson loved his job and made many wonderful friends throughout his career.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
The center of Nelson’s life was his family. He loved devoting his time and his love to his grandchildren. Nelson was a kind, caring husband, who readily agreed that his wife was always right. He was an accomplished artist, drawing and painting many beautiful pictures.
Survivors in addition to his loving wife, Venita M. Duffany, of Hudson Falls include his two sons, Mark Duffany and his wife, Pam of Hudson Falls and David Duffany and his wife, Lynne of South Glens Falls; his five grandchildren, Patrick Duffany, Jonathan Duffany, David Duffany, Jr., Michael Duffany and Alyssa Duffany; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Thank you to all the angels on A wing at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility for the love, compassion and wonderful care given to Nelson and Venita, during their time of need.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will be later in the spring at St. Paul’s Cemetery, on Vaughn Road, in the town of Kingsbury.
Nelson’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
It was a pleasure to know and work with you. R.I.P.
It was a pleasure working with and knowing you. R.I.P.
Richard Knapp