Joseph Dufy was born in Macon, Georgia, and moved to Delaware at the age of six when his father, an Air Force veteran and electrician, accepted a position at the Chrysler plant in Newark. One of four siblings, Joe grew up in Newark and graduated from Newark High School before attending Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, where he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering.

After college, Joe began a long and distinguished career with DuPont, where he worked for 39 years and was awarded 13 patents for his contributions to engineering and innovation.

Joe and his wife, Shirley, make their home in Newark and are the proud parents of two adult daughters. A dedicated member of Hockessin United Methodist Church for the past 15 years, Joe currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, helping to care for and steward the church’s facilities and resources.

In addition to his service at Hockessin UMC, Joe volunteers with several local organizations, including Mt. Cuba Center, Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, and Good Neighbors. His hobbies include welding, horticulture, repairing just about anything, and lending a helping hand to worthy causes.