Following is the obituary for EDMUND THOMAS DUFFY, Jr., submitted for his family by the Harding Funeral Home.

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Edmund Thomas Duffy, Jr., affectionately known as “T.C.,” “Sonny,” passed away on April 25, 2024, at 82, in Minneapolis, Minn. 

He was born on July 7, 1941, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport.

A man of great character and dedication, Edmund was a civil servant his entire life, including a remarkable career as a firefighter on the Westport Fire Department. He began his service as a volunteer firefighter in 1959 at 18 years of age, and in 1964, transitioned to a full-time firefighter, dedicating another 32 years to the profession.

Even after retirement, he remained committed to helping others. Ed valued the simple joys in life, cherished his blue-collar origins, and treated everyone with respect and kindness, regardless of their background.

In addition to his career, Ed proudly served in the Army Reserve from 1964 to 1969. His military service exemplified his unwavering dedication and commitment to duty.

When Ed was not working at the firehouse, he was a landscaper. In his free time, he enjoyed hobbies such as baseball, softball, bowling, fishing, watching and reading about football, basketball and baseball games, and collecting model trains.

Edmund will be deeply missed by his surviving family members, including his daughter, Elizabeth Mullen; son-in-law, Matthew Mullen; brother, Charlie Duffy and his wife, Rose Beauvais Duffy; brother, Denis Duffy and his wife, Mary Duffy; sisters, Anne-Carol Duffy and Donna Duffy, as well as numerous beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Fancher Duffy; daughter, Deborah Duffy, and his parents, Edmund T. Duffy Sr. and Helene Duffy.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, from 4-7 p.m. at Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East. A burial ceremony will follow on Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at Assumption Cemetery, 73 Greens Farms Road.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Westport Animal Shelter Advocates in honor of Edmund and his wife Susan’s love for dogs.

Edmund Thomas Duffy, Jr., will be remembered as a dedicated firefighter, a loving family man, and a true friend to all who knew him. His legacy of kindness, courage, and service will continue to inspire all those whose lives he touched.