Terrence Duffy Obituary (2021)

Terrence John Patrick Duffy, or “Duffy” as he was known to his family and friends, passed away in the early morning hours of January 17, 2021, from complications of Atypical Parkinsonism and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Terry was born to John Duffy and Marie (Siffermann) Duffy on November 11, 1944. He attended St. Anastasia Grade School, Waukegan Township High School Class of 1962, and graduated from Marquette University in 1969. He worked as a salesman for National Cash Register (NCR), Cadwalter Johnson, Bank Forms and retired in 2010 from Illiana Financial. Duffy was elected as a Waukegan Park District Commissioner in 2003 and proudly served the people of Waukegan in this capacity until 2015. During his time as commissioner he was instrumental in the planning, construction and renovation of numerous projects including Bowen Park, the Field House, the Sports Complex, Veterans Plaza, BMX Track and the Skate Park. He was a huge supporter and fund raiser for the Polar Bear Plunge which benefits the Special Recreation Department of the Waukegan Park District. Duffy was an avid golfer and spent numerous hours at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. He made many, many friends there and lost many, many quarters there, too. He loved his immediate and extended family, God and his country and was generous to a fault. He is survived by his wife, Ilene (Terrien) Duffy, his brother Thomas (Sandy) Duffy, his children, Jack Duffy and grandson, Noble, daughter Meghan (Ben) Laube and granddaughters Kay and Ella, his step-children Cathy (John) Morgan, Philip (Jessica) Macrowski, Joseph (Maribel) Macrowski and their collective children, Cassandra, Justice, Jackie, Destiny, Xena, Savannah, Phil, Kayla, Caitlyn, Leah and lastly, Adrianna, who he raised and who helped care for him in his final days. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Arlene Duffy, his step-daughter, Bethany Macrowski and great-grandchild Lorenzo. Funeral services will be private due to COVID restrictions. A memorial service will take place in the future at Bonnie Brook Golf Course and all are welcome to attend. When you think of Duffy, remember the quote from the Book of Timothy - “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Until we meet again, I will keep you in my heart and mind - All my love forever - Ilene. Donations in memory of Duffy may be made to the Waukegan Park District 1324 Golf Rd. Waukegan, Illinois 60087 Arrangements are under the direction of Peterson & Patch Funeral Home 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.