Duane D. Osgood, USMC, 57, passed away on November 18, 2025. Raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, he lived the last decade of his life in Apache Junction, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother, Susan Osgood, his stepmother, Diane Higgies, and his beloved dog, King. He is survived by his father Bernard Osgood; his sister Kerri Osgood; his brother Christian Martin; his half-siblings Ashley Slater and Sean McIver; and many loving family and friends. Duane proudly served multiple tours in the Marine Corps. He studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, earning several degrees. He loved restoring cars and had a deep affection for all animals. Quiet, loyal, and protective. Duane was a man of few words, with a sharp wit, a generous heart, and a smirk. He cherished his lifelong friendship with Eric and Wendy Messina and was Uncle Duane to their kids. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Graveside Service will be held 1pm on December 2nd 2025 at the National Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
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Duane you will be missed. When I think of you it’s your sense of humor and laugh that will make me smile. You had the best sense of humor. See you in Arkansas. (inside joke) 😉
After so many yrs of friendship and watching duane suffer with his illness he is able to be out of pain and rest in peace. He will be greatly missed we worked,lived,played together for 50 plus yrs . Having duane not living with us is gonna be a change R I.P my friend
Duane,
You were great to my mom, sister and her kids. You are going to be deeply missed
Duane will be greatly missed after living,working, playing together for over 50 yrs you he will be great missed. He fought his disease and now can rest easy
Duane my dear friend. I miss your face! Is was my honor to care for you. I would do it all over again. I love and miss you. RIP my sweet Duane, till I see you again.
Wendy♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Duane, nephew and Godson, even though we didnt live close you were always in our hearts and thoughts. Eric and Wendy, thank you will all my heart for your friendship and for taking such good care of him. Rest easy Duane. Love, A. Diane
Duane, nephew and godson, we havent seen you in a long time but you were always in our thoughts. Rest easy. Love. A. Diane
Duane, you served your country honorably and for that we are proudly grateful. Thank you. We knew you as Eric’s friend since grammar school and we watched you mature to adulthood. Eternal peace.
We enjoyed knowing Duane since he and Eric became friends in grammar school. We will always remember and be proud of Duane for his faithful service as a United States Marine. Rest in Eternal Peace.
Rest in Peace, Duane. Condolences to family and friends. Fond memories of the many cookouts, holidays, and wild animal encounters at the Osgood’s in Lexington. Comfort knowing Duane is not suffering and now at peace with good company.
Serving alongside you was a real honor Duane.
Semper Fidelis.
Duane is a great man and one of the greatest Marines I had the privilege to serve with. Ill always miss you brother.
You were always had a kind word for me in passing. Our time deployed will always be a part of me. Thank you for your great attitude and familiar happy grin.
Semper Fidelis.
Dennis Lazarte HM3 (FMF)
November Btry 5th BN/14th Marines
Wow! It never gets 💔 any easier, each time I hear of a Marine that I served with passing away. The one’s like you who I had the pleasure of supporting and guiding at some point are even harder. I’m always glad that someone informs me but I then wonder what I could have done to keep each one alive, how their family is handling it then I flashback and recall moments with each that have gone. We had great adult conversations in mu office since we were two of the oldest in the unit. 😉 Rest easy 😢 while we take, “the watch.” 😎
One of the greatest men I ever knew. I was lucky to have served under him in Iraq.
He was my platoon sergeant in Iraq in 2007-2008. He was a great Marine and great leader. RIP Marine!
We never met Duane, but heard many stories from Wendy and Eric Messina of their friendship and of late, his battle with ALS. He was lucky to have such dear and devoted friends, especially one as long as him and Eric and of such a caring heart from Wendy. Rest in peace Duane (aka Marine)
Duane you will be missed. When I think of you it’s your sense of humor and laugh that will make me smile. You had the best sense of humor. See you in Arkansas. (inside joke) 😉
After so many yrs of friendship and watching duane suffer with his illness he is able to be out of pain and rest in peace. He will be greatly missed we worked,lived,played together for 50 plus yrs . Having duane not living with us is gonna be a change R I.P my friend
Duane,
You were great to my mom, sister and her kids. You are going to be deeply missed
Duane will be greatly missed after living,working, playing together for over 50 yrs you he will be great missed. He fought his disease and now can rest easy
Duane my dear friend. I miss your face! Is was my honor to care for you. I would do it all over again. I love and miss you. RIP my sweet Duane, till I see you again.
Wendy♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Duane, nephew and Godson, even though we didnt live close you were always in our hearts and thoughts. Eric and Wendy, thank you will all my heart for your friendship and for taking such good care of him. Rest easy Duane. Love, A. Diane
Duane, nephew and godson, we havent seen you in a long time but you were always in our thoughts. Rest easy. Love. A. Diane
Duane, you served your country honorably and for that we are proudly grateful. Thank you. We knew you as Eric’s friend since grammar school and we watched you mature to adulthood. Eternal peace.
We enjoyed knowing Duane since he and Eric became friends in grammar school. We will always remember and be proud of Duane for his faithful service as a United States Marine. Rest in Eternal Peace.
Rest in Peace, Duane. Condolences to family and friends. Fond memories of the many cookouts, holidays, and wild animal encounters at the Osgood’s in Lexington. Comfort knowing Duane is not suffering and now at peace with good company.
Serving alongside you was a real honor Duane.
Semper Fidelis.
Duane is a great man and one of the greatest Marines I had the privilege to serve with. Ill always miss you brother.
You were always had a kind word for me in passing. Our time deployed will always be a part of me. Thank you for your great attitude and familiar happy grin.
Semper Fidelis.
Dennis Lazarte HM3 (FMF)
November Btry 5th BN/14th Marines
Wow! It never gets 💔 any easier, each time I hear of a Marine that I served with passing away. The one’s like you who I had the pleasure of supporting and guiding at some point are even harder. I’m always glad that someone informs me but I then wonder what I could have done to keep each one alive, how their family is handling it then I flashback and recall moments with each that have gone. We had great adult conversations in mu office since we were two of the oldest in the unit. 😉 Rest easy 😢 while we take, “the watch.” 😎
One of the greatest men I ever knew. I was lucky to have served under him in Iraq.
He was my platoon sergeant in Iraq in 2007-2008. He was a great Marine and great leader. RIP Marine!
We never met Duane, but heard many stories from Wendy and Eric Messina of their friendship and of late, his battle with ALS. He was lucky to have such dear and devoted friends, especially one as long as him and Eric and of such a caring heart from Wendy. Rest in peace Duane (aka Marine)