Roland J. Duval, better known as "Duke," passed away at the LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, Florida on Wednesday, 2 May 2012. Born in Cohoes, N.Y. Duke graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1939 and went to work for Albany Felt Company (now Albany International).  He took a leave of absence to join the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served with "The Flying Tigers" serving in the China, Burma, India (CBI) Theater during WWII.  Duke returned to Albany International in 1945 and worked in Cowansville, Quebec, and Albany, N.Y. for a total of 52 years. Duke was active in TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry), PIMA (Paper Industry Management Association), as well as CPPA (the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association).  Duke received many awards from PIMA and Albany International for his dedicated service. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline; and four sons, Frank (Jeannine) of Ohio, Robert (Liza) of Rhode Island, John of South Carolina, Daniel (Jennifer) of Georgia, and one daughter, Dianne (Joe) Mesec of New York; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; as well as many dear friends. Duke was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Florence (Durocher) Duval and brother, Raymond. Funeral services will take place at Saint James Episcopal Church, Lake George with internment at Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY; service times will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Saint James Episcopal Church 172 Ottawa Street Lake George, NY 12845 or to LifePath Hospice 12973 Telecom Parkway Ste 100 Temple Terrace, FL 33637