Richard-Gaffney-Obituary

Richard Gaffney

Bloomington, Illinois

1950 - 2025

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Richard "Rich" William Gaffney, 75, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:14 a.m. at the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.Rich was born on January 26, 1950, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Richard and Leota Gaffney....

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Tom McCulley and Ron Frazier--Rich's next-door neighbors since we moved into our house 18 years ago. Rich was a great neighbor, of course! But more than that, he was a warm, friendly, humorous, generous and kind man. We are lucky to have had him as a neighbor and friend.

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My sympathy to you and your family. I have fond memories of teaching a young Rich how to play the accordion. Needless to say, that was many years ago. I am a sister to Ken Smithson and I now live in Ohio. Prayers for you. Linda Smith

Thinking of you Julie, sending you hugs!! and may God bless you in this time of sorrow!

We are so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. We've been friends for well over 45 years and will never forget his sense of humor and pleasant personality. May God continue to look over the family during this time of loss. Howard & Carolyn

Alan and I live in TN now and won´t be able to attend the "party" but it will certainly celebrate a great person Vickie Lauritson Slagell

Rich and I spent our childhood together as neighbors. His death is like a major part of my childhood gone. We went all the way through Ellsworth grade school and TriValley schools always remaining good friends including parties and Saturday night movies at LeRoy Princess Theatre. I am so sad for his loss. Even through his adulthood he was a trusting friend and wonderful person. What a loss to all of us Vickie Lauritson Slagell

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I´m so sorry to hear this! Rich was such a great guy! I met him many years ago and then worked with him at Freestar. He was an outstanding person.