(formerly of Livonia), Age 79. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (Meier) Duffy. Loving father of Timothy (Nancy) Mary (William) Albright Elizabeth (Lonnie) Bramon and Michael (Sally) . Dear Grandfather of Christopher and Alex Bramon, Sean Albright, and Kevin and Sarah Duffy, and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Ann (Greenwell) and Ruth (Glynn), and his brother Edward Duffy of Maryland. Bill retired from General Motors as Personnel Director of the Hydramatic Division in 1987. He spent the past 15 years at H&R Block as a tax consultant at the Livonia and Wixom branches. He served in the U.S. Army in 1948 to 1949, and was recalled to active duty in 1950 during the Korean War. One of the founding families of St. Damian and St. Colette parishes, and served in many volunteer positions throughout the community. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Sunday, Dec. 20 from 2-8pm. Wake Service Sunday 7;30pm. In state at St. Patrick Church, 711 Rickett Rd, Brighton (810) 229-9863, Monday 10am until the funeral liturgy at 10:30am. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center. www.svsfcenter.org