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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

James Thomas Duester

James Thomas Duester, age 60, of Summerfield Florida passed away suddenly on July 6.

Jim was born on March 20, 1960, in Bay Shore, New York to Richard and Peg Duester. He spent his childhood in North Babylon before moving to Sebastian, FL, and then to Summerfield, FL. Jim was a business owner who worked exclusively in the Del Webb neighborhood where his customers respected him and many of them also became good friends.

He is survived by his sister, Peggy (Richard) Coyne; brother, Paul (Lori) Duester; and uncle, Vincent (Barbara) Payton. He was the adored uncle of Rich (Kasie) Coyne, Ryan Coyne, Dan Coyne, Patrick Duester, and Rachel Duester.  Jim leaves behind cousins and many dear friends.  Jim will be missed by all.

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