Thomas Edward Duffey

On August 18, 2025, Thomas Edward Duffey flew away. He was the son of Anna Margaret "Honey" and Edward Duffey. He was born and raised in Canonsburg, PA and was a graduate of Canonsburg High School.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an Airman 3rd class during the Vietnam era war. Upon discharge, he worked for the state of Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara (Joey) Gentry. He is survived by his daughter, "shoe box baby", Puffy; his life-long loving companion and best friend "Kathy many cats"; his sister, Donna (Richard) Vanderau; his "Bro Meat" brother, Terry Duffey; and his brother-in-law, Bert (Mary Jo) Eastwood. There are many nieces, nephews, and kids for whom he was a great playmate. He and David Eastwood had epic snowball battles.

Tommy moved to Hanahan, SC in 1998 and even before the boxes were unpacked, met a group of young men on the tennis court who he referred to as "the boys" for the remainder of his life. He spend many hours and days and weeks on the tennis court, golf course, and in front of the television watching football, basketball, and any other sport. hey introduced him to deep-fried turkey and pork barbecue.

During college football season, he spent Saturday afternoons on the phone with his good friend Ron, analyzing the games.

He was one of the caregivers to a group of homeless cats that he fed daily, irregardless of the weather.

Tommy wanted to thank the Charleston VA Medical Center for the great medical care he received and their never-ending patience. It mattered so much to him when they thanked him on his service.