Robert E. Duffy ’52

Robert E. Duffy ’52, of Jupiter, Fla., formerly of Winchester, Mass.; Apr. 20. He spent his entire career growing his father’s building and flooring contracting business in the Boston area—a business that is nearly 100 years old and is now run by his nephew. While at Brown, he was a member of the men’s hockey team. He enjoyed sailing, playing golf, and weekly breakfasts with his friends. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; four grandchildren, including grandson Wylie D. Van Ness ’02; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.