Ruth Margaret Behan Dufay Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Margaret Behan Dufay in Gulfport, Mississippi, born in Los Angeles, California, who passed away on April 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Ruth Margaret Behan departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ruth Margaret Behan. Though Ruth Margaret Behan may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Behan and Ruth Behan; and her children, Ruth Carpenter and Victor Marchese. She is survived by: her son Joseph Marchese Jr..
She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered for her contributions to the lives she touched.