Peter Fitzgerald Duncan, 65, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025 after a brief fight with cancer. Peter was a devoted and loving son, father, husband, brother, and friend.
Peter was born in Bristol, on December 10, 1959, to the late John and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Duncan. He lived in Bristol, as well as Massachusetts and Ohio before settling in Greenwich in 1967. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1979, where he played football and lacrosse and achieved All-State honors in both sports.
Peter went on to attend Boston University and graduated in 1985 with a degree in Business Marketing. He started his business career with Chrysler Capital in the finance and leasing industry. He continued his career in the banking and financial services industries. Peter has spent the last 15 years in the insurance industry with sales and marketing.
Peter was a kind man who enjoyed his time with family and had a generous heart. Peter had a passion for the Catholic faith and was a devoted member of the St. Matthew and St. Gregory the Great Parish in Bristol and also attended the daily mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury. He had a special devotion to The Divine Mercy and marked the Hour of Mercy at 3:00pm every day. It was fitting that Peter passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Peter leaves behind his beloved wife Linda Connal and their son, John Duncan and their faithful Husky, Storm. Peter is survived by his five brothers and sisters and in-laws — John and Penny Duncan of New Sharon, Maine; Debbie and George Smith of Danbury; Amy and Doug Morell of Danbury; Paul Duncan of Danbury; and Marc and Maria Duncan of Woodbury. Peter is also survived by several brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. In addition to his parents, John and Elizabeth, Peter was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allan Bruce (Scotty) and Mathilde (Til) Connal, and his nephew, Michael Duncan.
Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Thursday, May 1 at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Avenue Bristol, between 5:00 and 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, May 2 at St. Matthew Church, 120 Church Avenue, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter’s name to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA here.