Michael “Jerry” Ducey

Michael (Jerry) Ducey, 85
Dedicated family man and committed to community
Lifelong Staten Islander Michael (Jerry) Ducey, 85, passed away on Jan. 16, 2018. 
He was married to his best friend for 63 years, Cecille (nee deLaet). He was the father to three adoring daughters: Michele Sherry DeMizio, Kristine Ducey (deceased), and Diane Ducey Murphy, and dedicated sons-in-law: Joseph DeMizio and William Murphy. He was a devoted grandfather to Milena and Mitchell (deceased), Sherry, and Jacqueline Picozzi.
He retired as an electrical specialist after 40 years with Con Edison, and was active in their retiree group.
He was a lance corporal in the Marine Corps during the Korean War era and a loyal member of the Marine Corps League, volunteering much of his time to their charities and events.
He was also a longtime member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, and was honored to serve as grand marshal for the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2009, in recognition of the tremendous time and effort he contributed to their causes.
He was a lifelong NY Giants fan, and had been a high school football referee for many years.
He was an avid history buff, country music fan, amateur chef, and fiercely proud of his family roots in Newfoundland, Canada.
The wake will be held on Friday, Jan. 19 at Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, from 5 to 9 p.m. Burial will be private, with a memorial service at a later date. 
Cherubini McInerney
Funeral Home
1289 Forest Ave.
Staten Island, N.Y. 10302
(718) 442-9047