Martin E. Duffy

Martin E. Duffy, 100, of Lakeside-Marblehead passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at the Jane Baker House at Otterbein North Shore in Lakeside-Marblehead.  He was born on February 20, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, to James U. and Margaret (Hellriegel) Duffy.  He married Anita L. Manny in Cleveland, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on June 18 1985.  Martin served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1941-1945.  He worked as a fire fighter in Cleveland, 36 years before retiring in 1980.  Martin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marblehead. Martin is survived by his son, Martin Duffy. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, James and John Duffy, and an infant son. Emmett was a one-of-a-kind guy. To meet him once, you felt as if you knew him for life-a kind and generous soul with a wealth of wisdom and wit. He will sorely be missed by all. Special thanks to the wonderful staffs at Firelands and Otterbein. A Memorial Mass will be conducted for Martin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marblehead.  Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 802 Barclay St., Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440. Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 216 Washington St., Port Clinton, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.