Dennis J. McCLAFFERTY

Can't believe that it is a year since wonderful Dennis was taken away from his wife, children, family and friends. I was priviledged to have known Dennis since first grade at St. Michael's and then also remained close with him as we grew up together. We shared all our milestones in life - sacraments, graduations, holidays and parties at my house on Cleveland Street, engagement, wedding and unfortunately funerals. Dennis fought hard his whole life for everything but was rewarded with a...

I met Dennis while working as a photographer at Sperry. I was standing on an old ladder on top of the building, photographing a radar antenna. As the wind shifted, I felt the ladder falling. Out of nowhere, some big guy grabbed me and asked if I had a death wish. That was the first time I met Dennis. We soon became very good friends, and was later asked to photograph his family's wedding and baby photos.

I remember needing a favor done in the Photo Lab but couldn't get a plumber....

Dennis was the big brother I never had. As a kid he would be the only one who could beat me up, if anyone else tried they were in trouble. :-) As we grew up he was a friend and a mentor, he kept me out of a LOT of trouble. As adults we went our separate ways for a while but life had better plans for us since he ended up moving less than 3 miles from me. We once again were brothers. I will truly miss you each day, I will remember your ever present smile. And I will keep your memory alive as...

I first met Dennis when I was 16 and he was 15. He has been my very best friend ever since. My former wife & I introduced Dennis to his lovely Mae, and they were living the dream of 'happy ever after' until he was taken away from us. Dennis was to be the Best Man at my wedding this October, we have cancelled it until April, and while Mae will still stand up for me as well, I have now asked his oldest son, Dennis, to stand in for his Dad. I have a hole in my heart that will never heal. Dennis...

The most amazing and loving man I have ever met. An angel who became the role model of the man I can only hope to become. Love and prayers to his beautiful family. His spirit will be with us forever.

our deepest sympathy to joe and family. so very sorry for your loss. russ and patty cloughen and family

gone too soon. he is flying with the angels, his dad and his brother. God rest your soul in peace Dennis. always such a good guy. My prayers are with your family............till you are all together again.

A great man, mentor, and most of all a friend. His memories and legacy will live on in our hearts and memories always. Everytime I think about him he brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart.