Mr. Stephen P. Duca

February 20, 1954 - September 24, 2015

Mr. Stephen P. Duca, 61, of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away Thursday September 24, 2015 at University Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. Born February 20, 1954 in Cortland, Stephen was the son of William C. and Katherine O'Neil Duca. Stephen was a graduate of Syracuse University and was formerly employed as a Dispatcher with the Onondaga County 9-1-1 Center. He is survived by his father, William C. Duca of Cortland and a sister, Carol J. Duca of Sherburne and several cousins. Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine O'Neil Duca in May 2013, and by several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland with Rev. Joseph Zareski officiating. The Rite of committal and burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Cortland, N.Y. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m.-11a.m. prior to services in the funeral chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com