Jimmie Lee Mcduffie

On September 20, 2022, Mr. Jimmie Lee McDuffie transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal.
He was born on February 28, 1947 to the late George McDuffie and Juanita Elizabeth Anderson McDuffie.

“Jim” as he was affectionately called retired from Beekman / New York infirmary, where he worked for over 35 years.

Jim had a gift for singing. In his teenage years, he lent his singing talents along with his brother and friends to form the group called The Criterion’s. Later in life, he shared his voice with another group called Magnetic Touch. He also remained close with his childhood friends of the singing group Little Anthony and The Imperials.

Jim entered into holy matrimony with his wife Debra Ann Arroyo on March 5, 1994. This union of 28 years united them to be blessed with three daughters.

Jimmy leaves a lifetime legacy and memories to be cherished by:

His wife
Debra Ann McDuffie of Central Islip, NY

Three daughters
Christine (Darryl) Prosser of Berlin, NJ
Kim (Manuel) Ramirez of Goose Creek, SC
Lesette (Jimmy) Fonseca of Central Islip, NY

Three sisters
Evone McDuffie of Brooklyn, NY
Ann Mock of Greensboro, NC
Patricia (Tyrone) Waddell of Wilmington, NC

One brother
James McDuffie of Brooklyn, NY

One sister in law
Barabara McDuffie of Brooklyn, NY

Seven grandchildren
Armando Heredia
Alejandro Heredia-Rodriguez
Ariano Heredia-Rodriguez
Sylvia Ramirez
Andelia J. Heredia-Fonseca
Alina L. Heredia-Fonseca
Jeremey A. Heredia-Fonseca

Three nieces
Nicole McDuffie
Kristen Herring
Tyisha Waddell

Two Newphews

Warren McDuffie
DeMario Berry

A host of:

Other relatives and friends who loved and will miss him dearly.
Jimmie’s services will be held at Moloney’s Central Islip Funeral Home on Sunday September 25, 2022 between the hours of 2:00-6:00pm.