Troy, NY Eugene Joseph McDuff, Jr., 73 of the O'Neil Apartments, 2121 6th Avenue, Troy, NY died on Monday afternoon at home after a short illness. Born in St. Joesph's Hospital in South Troy, he was the son of the late, Eugene and Ruth Blair McDuff. He was raised at the Rome State School and would occasionally visit at home during his time there. He was a laborer and worked at many odd jobs during his lifetime. He is survived by his siblings: Carol A. (James) Ray of Watervliet, NY, James Albert McDuff of Troy and Raymond E. McDuff of Fort Edward, NY. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.