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Dr. Walter Maurice Buzi Duval, age 68, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1957, in Haiti to the late Maurice Buzi and Gartia Nau.

Walter was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a man deeply committed to his work and family. He shared 41 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Bessie A. Duval, and together they built a life grounded in love, …

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Bessie, Daniel and family.. we were so sorry to hear about the untimely passing of Walter.  Our thoughts and prayers ar…

Bessie, Daniel and family.. we were so sorry to hear about the untimely passing of Walter.  Our tho…

Bessie, Daniel and family.. we were so sorry to hear about the u…

Dear Bessie, We were very sorry to hear about Walter’s passing. Though we haven’t seen him for many years, we always re…
Dear Bessie, We were very sorry to hear about Walter’s passing. Though we haven’t seen him for many…
Dear Bessie, We were very sorry to hear about Walter’s passing. …
My deepest condolences in your time of loss.  My prayers go out to Walter's family during this difficult time.   
My deepest condolences in your time of loss.  My prayers go out to Walter's family during this diff…
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We enjoyed time spent with Walter. He was a great men. We are so sorry for your loss, and will be praying for you. 
We enjoyed time spent with Walter. He was a great men. We are so sorry for your loss, and will be p…
We enjoyed time spent with Walter. He was a great men. We are so…

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New Life Church Lakewood 14224 Detroit Rd, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

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What were Walter's favorite books?
Books and reading were a major passion in Walter's life. He loved learning new thing…
Books and reading were a major passion in Walter's life. He loved learning new things and expa…
Books and reading were a major passion in Walter's life. He loved learning new things and expanding his scientific know…
What were Walter's favorite foods?
Food was always a passion for Walter. He loved the traditional Haitian foods his mot…
Food was always a passion for Walter. He loved the traditional Haitian foods his mother prepar…
Food was always a passion for Walter. He loved the traditional Haitian foods his mother prepared and ensured to share t…

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Born

May 3rd, 1957
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Graduated from college

June 9th, 1984
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 8th Street, Troy, NY
Ph. D. Thermal Fluid Sciences
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Got married to Bessie Duval

August 25th, 1984
Troy, N.Y.

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Method of disposition

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Final resting place

Sunset Cemetery

6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
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