Michael John Duke

Michael John Duke, 31 of Montclair, NJ was called to the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2018.  

Michael was the loving husband and best friend of Andrea Barry Duke, formerly of Dover, DE.

Michael was Born February 7, 1987 in Darby, PA, he was the son of Ann Del Grippo Duke and the late Michael C. Duke, and step-son of William Long III. 

In 2005, Michael graduated from Salesianum High School where he was an All-State Lacrosse player and a member of the National Honor Society. He graduated Magna cum laude from Villanova University in December 2008 and began a successful career as a securities trader in New York City. In early 2018, Michael was named the Director of Securitized Trading at Int’l FC Stone. 

Michael was a dedicated son, brother, husband and especially a loving father. He truly cherished his time spent with his daughter, Emma. Michael enjoyed fishing, playing golf, hunting, his bulldog Reggie, and was a true Eagles fan to the core. 

In addition to his wife, Andrea, and mother, Ann, he is survived by his daughter, Emma Cecelia Duke, his sisters Claire Duke Levy (Kevin), Martha Cecelia Duke, and Elizabeth Ann Duke; his step brothers, William Long IV (Hannah), Jeffrey Long (Emily), and stepsister, Jessica Long; In-laws Edwin and Jeannie Barry and brother-in-law Matt Barry. He is also survived by three nephews, Liam Long, Christopher Levy, and William Long, V and grandmother Cecilia Duke and step-grandparents William Long Jr. and Regina Long.

Relatives and Friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380, 610 696-1181, www.DellaFH.com. His Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the St. Agnes Church, 233 West Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380.  Interment will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emma C. Duke Education Fund at https://www.gofundme.com/emma-duke-educational-fund