Joseph G. Gaffney
Died: Fri May 20, 2011
Visitation
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue May 24, 2011
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
10:00 AM Wed May 25, 2011
Location: St. Ann's Church
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GAFFNEY, Joseph G. of Neponset , May 20, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Katherine M. (Hilson). Cherished father of James and his wife Marybeth Gaffney of Boston, Kathleen and her husband Thomas Clancy of Braintree, John Peter and his wife Ann Gaffney of Dorchester, Theresa and her husband Brian Stafford of Milton and Joseph and his wife Christina Gaffney of Houghs Neck. Also survived by 11 grandchildren who loved him dearly. Loving son of the late John P. and Theresa (Killen) Gaffney. Dear brother of Mary Cobb of Neponset and the late Jack Gaffney. Brother-in-law of Phyllis and the late Donald Mooney of Kingston, and George F. Cobb. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Doris and the late Tom Norton of Scarborough, ME.
Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER Tuesday 3 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church NEPONSET Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Retired 42 yr. employee of the Suffolk Registry of Deeds. Joe also worked many years with Baystate Cruises of Boston. Joe maintained friendships with so many that his memory, sense of humor and generosity will live on in those that loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Society, c/o Saint Ann's Church, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Kathy
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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My Dad knew how loved he was by his family and friends. He reminded us often of how lucky he was. His strong faith sustained him after our Mother''s death. He missed her every day but he knew he would be with her again. God bless them both. While our hearts are broken we take comfort in the fact that they are together.
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Elayne Holmes
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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To the Gaffney Family, I am saddened to hear of your Dad''s passing. For years he and your Mom would go to Gerard''s and always have something funny to say or tease me. I hope that your happy memories will help carry you through this sad time. Elayne
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Bob Stafford & Colleen Ferguson
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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Your father was a wonderful, well-loved man. His great sense of humor and warmth will always be remembered fondly. As patriach of a loving, close family, his legacy will always live on.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
With Love, Bob & Colleen
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KATHY MACDOWELL
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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TO THE ENTIRE GAFFNEY FAMILY IN LAWS GRANDCHILDREN CLOSE FRIENDS AND ALL THAT JOES LIVES TOUCHED WHAT A WONDERFUL LOVING KIND MAN. ALWAYS SO GOOD TO MY CHILDREN WHEN THEY WERE AROUND HIM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND COMFORT YOU AS HE IS NOW WITH HIS LOVELY WIFE. UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN JOE. KATHY DAVE BIG JAKE KATIE AND KRISSY.
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Kevin Souza
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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Kath,
I''m so sorry for your loss. I know how much he meant to you. Please reach out if there is ANYTHING you need.
Kevin
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Alice Leonard
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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Dear Gaffney Family -
Joe will always rembered for humor, and the love he showed to all who knew him. I will always remember our MBTA rides on the #20 bus! He would have the entire bus in an uproar before it made it to Fields Corner. He would then continue antics on to the Red Line train, but always in a good way, he would have the entire train laughing and smiling before he disembarked. He started everyone''s day off with a smile and a laugh, even if they didn''t know him.
I think God needed someone in heaven to cheer everyone up, I think that job has been assigned to Joe.
Just one more thought, Joe you socks are still under my bed (joke between me and Joe, and maybe some other ladies out there!)
God bless you Joe, I am positive you are going right to heaven, no stops along the way, they can''t wait for you to get there to make everyone smile!
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Carol Doyon
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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Theresa and Brian - Please accept sincerest condolences from my family and me. He sounds like a beautiful man. Wish I could have known him. Carol Doyon and Family
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Andrea Concannon and Family
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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Theresa, Brian, Family and Extended family:
We are all going to miss Papa. He always made us laugh and cheered us with his drawings. We''ll miss seeing him at your house on pizza Fridays! I''ll always remember his dollar bill shirts. When I think of Papa; I remember his smile and quick wit. I''m sure he is smiling down on all of us.
Love, The Concannon''s
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BARBARA ROBERTS
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Posted Mon May 23, 2011
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I WILL MISS MY FRIEND JOE. I SPENT MANY A DAY FOLLOWING JOE AROUND BOSTON NOT NOWING WHERE WE WOULD END UP! OF COURSE JOE WOULD KNOW. THE TIMES AT MARINA BAY WEWE GREAT. SITTING THERE EATING ICE CREAM & WATCHING ALL THE PEOPLE.
I HAVE A LOT OF SKETCHES HE HAS DONE FOR ME OVER THE YEARS, I WILL HOLD THEM VERY DEAR TO ME.
JOE WAS THE BEST! NOW HE IS WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE KAY.
THINKING OF ALL OF YOU! BARBARA ROBERTS TITLE EXAMINER
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Jean Stewart Day
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Posted Tue May 24, 2011
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My deepest sympathy to all of Joes children and family. I grew up in the same house with your Father,it has been many years since I seen him. I was in Michaels craft store in Braintree when I heard a voice that I hadn''t heard in 52 years. We looked at each other and I said Joey Gaffney and he came back with Jeanie Stewart we had a great visit for about an hour in the middle of the store. He brought back a lot of wonderful memories. We were both shopping for St. Patricks decorations. I am so glad that I couldn''t find what I wanted in the Hanover store. He is With his Beloved now ,and you all are in my prayers.
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Tommy Norton
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Posted Wed May 25, 2011
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Dear Kathy & Family,
Sincerest condolences to you and all the Gaffneys on your Dad’s passing. Always appreciated Joe’s optimism, humor and artistic talent. From Blackwell to Ashmont, from Boston to Maine, there was no one better at telling a story and sharing local lore than Joe.
Tommy Norton
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Joni
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Posted Wed May 25, 2011
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Peter and the entire Gaffney Family
My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers and those same prayers will be spread throughout the Shaw family and other congregations in hopes of lifting and filling your family with the blessing and comfort you all need to get you through this tough time. With God''s love and healing you will conquer this. Peace and blessings.
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Denise Angland Edinger
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Posted Thu June 02, 2011
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To all of Joe''s family..... my brother and I just heard of your Dad''s passing this past week. We were so sorry that we missed the opportunity to attend Joe''s wake and funeral. Joe and my brother Bob were good friends and shared many funny stories of their childhood pranks. Bob had the pleasure of seeing Joe at Carney a few times over the past few months.
We also remember your grandmother, Mrs. Gaffney, who was a very close friend of our grandmother, who lived at 449, Mrs. Casey. I was much younger than Bob and Joe, but I have such vivid memories of the two of them together, especially at the 7:45 Sunday Mass at St. Ann''s. They would sit with their rosary beads out whispering to each other!
Please know that your Dad will always be fondly remembered and that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Eileen Mullin Vitale
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Posted Wed November 30, 2011
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To the Gaffney Family....Just heard of the news of your Dad's passing. I worked with your Dad in the Registry of Deeds. I have many happy memories of your Dad. Especially on the ride home from work every night. I was the driver and all we did was laugh all the way home. Joe had a very unique sense of humor. He made a dull boring day at work fun. I am very sorry for your loss. He is with his Beloved Kay now in heaven. Sincerely Eileen Mullin Vitale.
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Eileen Mullin Vitale
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Posted Wed November 30, 2011
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To the Gaffney Family....Just heard of the news of your Dad''s passing. I worked with your Dad in the Registry of Deeds. I have many happy memories of your Dad. Especially on the ride home from work every night. I was the driver and all we did was laugh all the way home. Joe had a very unique sense of humor. He made a dull boring day at work fun. I am very sorry for your loss. He is with his Beloved Kay now in heaven. Sincerely Eileen Mullin Vitale.
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