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John Gaff Obituary

GAFF, John "Jack" 80, of Largo, passed away June 9, 2011. Jack was born in Boston, MA and moved to Largo in 2004 from Everett, MA. Before retirement, Jack worked for Warren Pipe and Foundry, Everett and was the proprietor of General Edwards Inn, Revere, MA. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War; Knights of Columbus and V.F.W., Everett. He loved gardening and playing cribbage. Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Gaff. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, John W. (Deborah) Gaff, Lynnfield, MA and Joseph (Nanci) Gaff, Everett, MA; daughters, Patricia Neff, Las Vegas, NV and Paula (Bob Lavallee) Nestor, Hampstead, NH; brothers, Thomas (Mary Jo) Gaff, Laconia, NH and Jerome Gaff, Hampstead, NH; sister, Loretta (Frankie) Lynch, Hampstead, NH; sister in law, Jean Gaff, Revere, MA and grandchildren, Jason, Gaff, Jared Neff, Kris Gaff, Cory Gaff, Heidi Nestor, Kyleigh Gaff and TJ Gaff. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Please visit www.mossfeasterlargo.com or call (727) 562-2080 for more details.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2011.

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Patty

June 5, 2024

Dad I miss you more Every year . Give Paula a Hug from me

Tom & Mary-Jo

June 5, 2023

Jack
MJ and I still miss you very much. Just hope we can join you for a cribbage game when it is our turn.
Tom

Patricia Neff

June 5, 2020

Miss you Dad love Patty

Patty Neff

June 9, 2012

MISS YOU DAD

Patty Neff

September 2, 2011

Hey dad, moving to fla. will not be the same, miss you more than ever love youPatty

Patty Neff

July 13, 2011

Dad I love and miss you, Your celebration of life was such a tribute to the wonderful person you are, loving wishes Patty

John Gaff

July 12, 2011

Dad,
It has been a month since you have passed, but you are still in our hearts and our minds, and you always will be. You made a lasting impression on all who knew you. We miss you.

Love you your son, John

July 6, 2011

july 5th

happy birthday dad

love joe

Jodie Dehn

June 19, 2011

Aunt Joan and my cousins,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack's passing. We will truly miss him. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all. All our love,
Love Jodie and Family

June 19, 2011

june 19,2011

Happy Father's day

I'm thinking of you today and I will everyday.

Love your son Joe

June 16, 2011

Dear Joan and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Jack was a wonderful person, very kind, a great cook and a perfect gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Rita and Susan

charlene llewellyn

June 15, 2011

Uncle Jack was the best! He was a great host. If you visited Boston he would drop you off at the sites and be there to pick you up hours later with a smile on his face. We enjoyed listening to his stories and he made the best clam chowder. We will miss you so much!! Charlene and Leroy

June 14, 2011

Dear Joan & Family,
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. You are in my Prayers and thoughts. My deepest sympathy.
Ginny Towse Rhinehardt

June 14, 2011

Dear Joan,
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Shirley and I send you our warmest love and pray for peace in your heart at this difficult time.
Love Chubby and Shirley

Elizabeth MacDougall

June 14, 2011

John, Debbie and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth

June 13, 2011

Dear Joe,
We are sorry for your loss.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers always. T.J. and Lynne

June 13, 2011

Joan: I always remember how much you and Jack meant to my parents they loved you both dearly. I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing, he was a wonderful man. May all your memories help you through this difficult time. Love Dottie Marchese (Masiello)

Trisha Amorella

June 13, 2011

Some of my best childhood memories are of Jack and Joan and Harold and Jean babysitting the marshmello girls on marlborough street. Rest in Peace Jack.

Judi Rubenstein

June 13, 2011

Joe & Nanci: Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to both of you and the boys. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Judith Cryts

June 12, 2011

Joe,

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and entrances and one man in his time plays many parts" William Shakespeare

Your dad played many parts in his lifetime. He was a kind and loving man who will be missed by your family as well as his friends. My sincerest condolences to you, Nanci and your family.

Michael Rubenstein

June 12, 2011

Joe and Nanci: Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences. If there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to call.

June 12, 2011

Tom & Mary-Jo
May your happy memories sustain you during this time of sadness. Our thoughts are with you.
Dee & Gerry

June 12, 2011

Joan and Family......sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Sue and Brad Cook (Carol's sister)

Susie, Alisha and Michelle Marquis

June 12, 2011

God Bless Jack and his amazing family. His love of family comes through in each and every member. Condolences to all of you for the loss.

June 12, 2011

Jack, you and Joan had a special place in my Mom and Dad's heart. This love they had for the both of you was passed on to all of us. You will be missed and thought of often. Love, The Vahey's

June 12, 2011

Jack, you will be missed more than you could ever imagine. Your loving brother Tom. I know you are now resting in peace.

June 12, 2011

Mr Gaff you will be missed, rest in peace.Love Linda pace kelley

Randi Zeff

June 12, 2011

Patty, even though I didn't know your dad, just ireading this I can see he must of been a wonderful man and will be greatly missed and I know he raised one hell of a daughter, my condolences to you and your family, I lost my Dad 25 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't think of him or miss him, you were lucky to have him this long. xoxo

Patty Neff

June 12, 2011

You are the best father anyone could have i love you

david ravanesi

June 12, 2011

Joe i am so sorry to hear of your dad s passing my deepest condolances dave ravanesi

Phil Morris

June 11, 2011

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

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