Ducoff, Richard B.
DATELINE: Coral Springs, FL
Richard Barry Ducoff, age 75, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, Richard was a graduate of Farleigh Dickenson University. Prior to his move to Florida, thirty years ago, he served as the Town Treasurer of Creskill, New Jersey. For several years he was employed by the Florida Department of Revenue.
For the past 5 ½ years; Harbor Chase Senior Living in Coral Springs, FL was Richard’s home. He was a very good friend to fellow residents and staff. Richard was a passionate sports fan. He particularly enjoyed following college basketball, and his favorite time of year was “March Madness.”
A beloved son of the late Dr. Morris and Lillian Ducoff; Richard is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Ducoff (Diane) and his three nieces, Michelle Miller (Andrew), Patti Ducoff, and Lynn Belkin (Matthew). He was the great-uncle of Sydney and Adam Miller and Ysabel and Dylan Albert.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston. Shiva will be observed at the home of Robert and Diane Ducoff, 200 Exchange Street, Unit 1511, Providence, RI 02903 on Friday evening, May 30th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 (The Frances and David Friedman Family Fund or The Larry Friedman Memorial Fund) or to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 006, Newton, MA 02458.
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To all of the dutiful Ducoffs: I am sending admiration for the whole Ducoff Clan: Bob – you’ve taken such wonderful care of your whole family – I know your brother was special to you . YOU are one of a kind – and the kindness you and Diane show to everyone is a guiding light to many of us. May your brother RBarry Ducoff rest in peace. RGE
I am sorry for your lost Richard and I were close I work
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Thoughts and prayers to the family during this dificult time of sorrow.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY# RICH WAS A FRIEND NOT A RESIDENT FOR ME @ HARBOR CHASE# MISS HIM# WE FIGHT WE MAKE UP IN A MINUTE # We love each other #He will always be in ❤️