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Robert CLAFFEY Obituary
CLAFFEY, Robert James Sr.
Robert James "Bob" Claffey, Sr., 96, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Bob was born on June 2, 1917 in Hartford, the son of William Francis Claffey & Mary Catherine McNulty. He was the youngest of four children and is predeceased by his siblings Mary Wesner, Joseph Claffey, and William Claffey. On January 6, 1941 he enlisted to active service in the US Army. On January 17, 1942, he married Rita M. Maloney at Fort Devens in Falmouth, MA before deploying overseas to the South Pacific for 3 years. He was a Staff Sergeant assigned to Company D 50th Military Police Battalion. He was honorably discharged in July 1945. In 1946 they had their first of 7 children. They were married 47 years when she died in 1989. Bob was a carpenter by trade and worked as a foreman at the MDC Water Bureau where he retired in 1979. He began working part-time at Sacred Heart Parish and Rectory in the early 1960s retiring in 2009 at the age of 92. He continued to live in the home he built in Bloomfield in 1950. He is survived by his dearest friend, Jacqueline Donaghue, of Bloomfield. He also leaves his children: Robert J. Claffey, Jr. and his partner, Deirdre Daboll, of Gales Ferry, Noreen Claffey, Kevin Claffey and his wife Sharon, Karen Seaman and her husband David all of East Granby, Neil Claffey and his wife Ann Marie of Windsor Locks, Keith Claffey & his partner, Jason Hayes of Maplewood, NJ; his daughter-in-law Donna Claffey of East Granby; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren...and counting. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita M. Claffey, in 1989, and son, Gregory E. Claffey, in 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers: Please consider donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org or PVA: Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com
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Katie Folkes
July 4, 2013
Uncle Bob was part of so many family memories. He will be missed so much by all. My heart and love goes out to all the Claffeys. With deepest sympathy~
Karen Howard-Vezina
July 3, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 3, 2013
sending our sympathy to all. There were a lot of fun times shared by our families.
Gerry (Burnham)Mechachonis, Patty Perkins and Sue Long
Lisa Howard Liptak
July 2, 2013
Neil, I was sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I have such great St. Patrick's day memories when he'd make his corned beef and cabbage. My thoughts are with you & Ann Marie and the family. He was a great man.
Greg Lee
July 2, 2013
Noreen and family
My heartfelt best wishes to all of you. While terribly difficult, this period of your lives will no doubt be made easier because of the love and support you share with each other, and the love and support for you felt by so many others. With great respect for your father, Greg
Charles and Vivian Scribner
July 2, 2013
Our deepest symphathy to all the Claffey family.
July 2, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you Bob, and all your families. Know that you are in our prayers. Mary and Bob Conrad
Theresa Cirillo
July 2, 2013
We extend our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time to the Claffey family.
July 1, 2013
Neil and Ann Marie, I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you all,
Sharon Randazzo
Carol Gibson- Gill
July 1, 2013
My heart and prayers are with you,Keith,and your family. We have truly lost a Legend with the passing of your father but we are grateful for the impact he made on this world through his life and his offsprings' lives. May you all find peace in the love of God and the love you shared with your father.
Warm regards,
Carol Gibson-Gill
Eileen Barrett
July 1, 2013
So sorry, Keith. Thinking of you and your family during this painful time. xo
Bob & Joan Brogan
July 1, 2013
Our condolences to the entire Claffey Family.
Alba Lopez
July 1, 2013
My deeepest sympathyi to the Claffey family.May you feel the love and comfort of those who love you.
Robbie Love Rickert
July 1, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you all. Your Dad was a kind and gracious man, and I always enjoyed when we were together. I remember one special evening when we were all out dancing together at a restaurant on Farmington Avenue and he asked me to dance (or I asked him :)). He could really move on the dance floor!! Just one of many good times together. God bless you Bob!
Emily Gilbert
July 1, 2013
Grandpa Bob, despite having a large family already you came into our lives and celebrated all our accomplishments with us like a grandpa! You were always there for the big and the small, the good and the bad and you will be greatly missed. Thank you.
To the Claffey clan, my deepest sympathies and love! Thank you for sharing grandpa Bob with us!
Dan Leahy
July 1, 2013
We've lost another patriarch of the Oak Lane neighborhood. Bob lived one of the fullest lives in memory. Thanks to Jackie, Bob just kept on truckin'. Bob and Jackie's families were lucky to have such a long time with Bob. I'm so sorry for the terrible loss.
Marsha Mattis
July 1, 2013
My Condolences to the family. I pray that God strengthens you during this time.
Jason Hayes
July 1, 2013
Dad was an amazing man who loved everyone. You are all so blessed to have had such a long time with him in your lives. He was so proud of his family. The love they have for each other is beautiful. He is still with us and always will be.
Rest in Peace
Vinny Donaghue II
July 1, 2013
Love you Bob we'll miss you. Vinny & Family
Tina Brough
July 1, 2013
Noreen -
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina
Kathleen Hayes
July 1, 2013
Thoughts and prayers from all the Hayes families. Your Dad was a great guy. We are so sorry for your loss.
Devin Savelli
July 1, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of everyone as you go through this time. I'm sending all my thoughts and prayers.
RACHEL JAMES
July 1, 2013
My deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Ken and Carol Hill
July 1, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Joan Corrette-Golec
July 1, 2013
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO EVERYONE.
MAY THE "HAPPY MEMORIES" REMAIN IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. EVERY TIME A "BELL RINGS AN ANGEL GETS THEIR WINGS." MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THESE SORROWFUL DAYS AHEAD OF YOU.
WARM HUGS TO EVERYONE,
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