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DENNIS McCLAFFERTY Obituary

McCLAFFERTY
DENNIS J. "Dink", age 60, on February 17, 2013, of Chestnut Hill. Beloved son of the late Dennis and Rose (nee. Murrin) McClafferty and dear brother of Daniel P. (Shirley), Charles E. (Teresa) and Barry P. (Mary Beth) and also survived by 5 nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved brother Joseph D. on Nov. 22, 2012. He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 21st at 11 A.M. at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 Chestnut Hill Ave., Phila., PA. 19118 where the family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10 to 11 A.M. before Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dennis's name to St. Genevieve School, 1237 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA. 19031, or Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd, Warminster, PA. 18974, would be preferred. Arrangements are by SIMCOX-MCILVAINE FUNERAL HOME in Lansdale.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 19, 2013.

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Linda Stenella

February 22, 2013

Dinky I will forever remember our school days and all the fun we had. the long walks up and down the Avenue, the Watertower dances and the many many memories of good old OMC..Have peace now and be blessed..

February 20, 2013

Dinky, you were the best, you were so kind and caring about others, we are so lucky to know you. God Bless-Kevin & Sue Herwig

February 20, 2013

Dink, your gentle soul is now with God.
I will remember you always, and our kiss under the stars. Farewell, old friend,
XO Eileen

February 19, 2013

Dink will be remembered in my prayers.
Marie Bonner ,Glasgow

February 19, 2013

Dinky will always be remembered as a kind, gentle friend and someone who always brought out the best in all of us. Rest in Peace Dinky --
Love, Pete and Suzi (Reilly) Nocero

Christine and Liam McClafferty

February 19, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with Dink and with you all. God Bless.

Barry McClafferty

February 19, 2013

Dink you were a loving son, brother and uncle. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Love Barry, Mary Beth and Patrick

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