James Donald Duffey, Jr.
June 6, 1950 ~ September 10, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of James Donald Duffey, Jr. of McLean, Virginia announces his passing on September 10, 2019. Beloved husband of Deborah Duffey; father of James Duffey III; son of the late James D. Duffey, Sr and Gertrude (Scully) Duffey; brother of Kathy Whelan, Stephen Duffey, Brian Duffey, and the late Megan Smith and Alexandra Duffey. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Duffey enjoyed a long and diverse international career. Most recently he served in the cabinet of former Governor Bob McDonnell as Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He began his career as an attorney as a litigator for Department of the Navy in Washington, DC. From there he became Legal Counsel at Electronic Data Systems in Virginia and London. Being fluent in both Spanish and Italian, “Duff” spent the next 12 years as Managing Director of EDS Iberian, Italian, and Asia Pacific Strategic Business Units. At the Iberian division he and his team designed and implemented the NET Result for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. On his return to the USA, Mr. Duffey and his family moved to Dallas, Texas EDS Corporate Headquarters. There Mr. Duffey was responsible for Sales and Business Development Worldwide.
After 3 years, Mr. Duffey returned to Washington, DC as SBU President of Public Sector overseeing federal, state and local, civilian and military.
Mr. Duffey had an active role in the Northern Virginia Technology Council serving as a Board Member and Vice Chair. He served on numerous Boards including George Mason University Foundation, the Kidney Foundation, Wolf Trap Foundation, AFCEA International and Hoop Dream Scholarship Fund. He worked briefly as VP and GM at Dell Computers. He earned Juris Doctorate at New England School of Law, following a Bachelor Degree from University of Virginia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa of Avila Parish, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, September 20 at 10 AM followed by interment at Old Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mass General Hospital Pulmonary Critical Care or Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, Boston MA. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at: www.moneyandking.com and Gormley Funeral Home, West Roxbury, MA.
Mr. Duffey enjoyed a long and diverse international career. Most recently he served in the cabinet of former Governor Bob McDonnell as Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He began his career as an attorney as a litigator for Department of the Navy in Washington, DC. From there he became Legal Counsel at Electronic Data Systems in Virginia and London. Being fluent in both Spanish and Italian, “Duff” spent the next 12 years as Managing Director of EDS Iberian, Italian, and Asia Pacific Strategic Business Units. At the Iberian division he and his team designed and implemented the NET Result for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. On his return to the USA, Mr. Duffey and his family moved to Dallas, Texas EDS Corporate Headquarters. There Mr. Duffey was responsible for Sales and Business Development Worldwide.
After 3 years, Mr. Duffey returned to Washington, DC as SBU President of Public Sector overseeing federal, state and local, civilian and military.
Mr. Duffey had an active role in the Northern Virginia Technology Council serving as a Board Member and Vice Chair. He served on numerous Boards including George Mason University Foundation, the Kidney Foundation, Wolf Trap Foundation, AFCEA International and Hoop Dream Scholarship Fund. He worked briefly as VP and GM at Dell Computers. He earned Juris Doctorate at New England School of Law, following a Bachelor Degree from University of Virginia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa of Avila Parish, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, September 20 at 10 AM followed by interment at Old Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mass General Hospital Pulmonary Critical Care or Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, Boston MA. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at: www.moneyandking.com and Gormley Funeral Home, West Roxbury, MA.
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Kathy, it is with great sadness that we learned about your brothers passing. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Even though it has been a long time since we’ve seen Jimmy and you you all will always be a fond part of our high school memories. Please give our condolences to Jimmy’s family and tell them we will always remember our friend. Jerry Welcome Chris Mendez Reggie Van Stockum
Kevin and I were devastated to hear of Duffey’s passing. He was kind, generous, warm, welcoming, funny and one of the nicest people that we have ever had the pleasure to know! We send our most heartfelt condolences to Deborah, Jimmy and all who knew and loved this giant of a man! May God take him to a rest without pain and filled with the joy that he brought to all on earth who were fortunate enough to have known this Special Man!?
I always remember the wonderful times I spent with you and Deborah in Madrid as your first Spanish PA. You both taught me so much and I often think of those exciting days we worked together. Rest in peace Jim.