Michael A Duch passed away on December 14th, 2025 following a brief illness. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years Sandra (1942-2020) and is survived by his daughters Claudia and Alexandra. Born in Pittsburgh, Michael moved to New York in the 1970s and was a longtime resident of Bronxville before retiring to Manhattan. He was a devoted father, a management consultant by profession, lover of jazz, classical musical, Orthodox theology and a lifelong gourmand. He enjoyed travelling with his family until the end of his life having recently been to places including Nantucket, Cleveland, London, Oxford, Paris, Positano and Rome as well as spending time in the city and Hamptons with his grand-dog, Charlotte (Lottie).
A Panikhida will be celebrated on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 12:00pm at Fred H McGrath & Son in Bronxville, NY. Visitation and funeral services will be held on Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at St. Stephen Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA starting at 9am. The burial will take place immediately following at Oakland Cemetery in Philadelphia.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Vladimir’s Theological Seminary, https://www.svots.edu/support/make-a-gift.
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Adrianna Whish says
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 pmDear Alexandra and Claudia, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a lovely man and I will remember fondly the holidays we spent together. You both took wonderful care of him so I hope that provides you with some comfort at this very sad and difficult time. Much love, Adrianna, Richard, Sophia, and Henry
Michael and Debbie Lundberg says
December 17, 2025 at 7:33 amSending love and light to Claudia and Alexandra, and the entire family.
Mary Paris says
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 pmTo our dearest friend and family member, rest in peace in God’s embrace. Much love and condolences.
Mary and Rod