'Courageous': Far Hills Hero, Deacon

FAR HILLS, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Denise E. Duffy of Far Hills, who nominated her husband Deacon Lawrence J. Duffy of Far Hills:

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
He is Director of Pastoral Ministry at St. Josephs Hospital in Paterson, Wayne, and Cedar Grove

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
He has spent 14 hour days without a break assisting people who are sick, people who have lost a loved one, people who need reaffirming due to stress because hospitals and prisons never close!

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He is courageous and has a strong belief in God

Thank you for all you do, Lawrence!

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