By: Joe Kuhn
Last Sunday Pear River residents gathered outside of the town’s Hibernian House to celebrate Francis Duffy, a World War Two veteran and proud member of the fraternity. At the request of the organization’s Pearl River chapter, and through the efforts of Councilman Denis Troy and Supervisor Teresa Kenny, the section of Railroad Avenue in front of the American Legion and Hibernian House was renamed Francis T. Duffy Way following a ceremony celebrating Duffy and his service to our country.
“You people are crazy,” Duffy told the assembled crowd as he took his seat for the ceremony. A humble man, Duffy appeared surprised and amused that so many residents and county officials would stand outside in 30-degree weather to commemorate his service.