Rest in Peace Kathy.......Slainte.....God Bless.....a genuinely good natured, happy and funny Bayridge original, with a smile that could light up any room....you will be missed but never forgotten ....farewell for now.
Kathleen Ann Duffy (nee McKee), 58 years old passed away at her home in Staten Island, surrounded by family on October 29th 2026. Born on January 21, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York she is the daughter of James McKee and the late Henrietta McKee.
Survived by beloved husband of 33 years Brian, devoted mother of Molly Rose and Megan Lynn Duffy, cherished sister of Karyn Ann and Linda Ann (Daniel) McLoughlin. Kathleen is also survived by her many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Kathy had many job and business endeavors through her years. A successful business woman through out career with various certifications including her series 7. Businesses including Prudential Securities, Reliance Insurance and Pioneer Transportation.
Kathy loved hosting family and friends at all occasions, specifically to football Sundays. As well as relaxing and traveling to any beach vacation. She loved a cut throat scrabble game (which she was always victorious) and the daily wordle. She was infamous for her 3am texting when she woke up and chatting with her father who brought her coffee every morning around the same time. As her husband would say, she’s “cute as a button but smart as a whip”.
She will be missed by all and her legacy will live on through all her inspirational signs, her words of wisdom, as well as every life she has touched.
Viewing will be November 2nd and 3rd, both 3-7pm, at Hanley’s Funeral Home. Mass will be held at St. Christopher’s Church Wednesday (11/4) at 10:30am. Interment Ocean View Cemetery.

