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DAVID GAFFEY Obituary
Devoted father of James Gaffey and his wife Nydia of NYC, Jane Oshinsky of Baltimore, MD and Deborah Hynson and her husband Bob of Glen Arm, MD. Cherished grandfather to 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Loving brother of Andrew Gaffey of West Palm Beach, FL, Catherine Everett of Delray Beach, FL, Edward Gaffey of Boynton Beach, FL, John Gaffey of Winchester, MA and the late Claire Linnehan.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Georgetown University and a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the Counterintelligence Corps (CIC). Mr. Gaffey was the former President of Gaffey Funeral Homes. Throughout his life he was extremely active in his community serving as a Chairman and Board Member of many church, civic and fundraising committees. He was a former member and Past President of the MA Funeral Directors Association and the Scituate Chamber of Commerce, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, the Scituate Rotary Club and Stowe, VT Rotary Club where he received the esteemed Paul Harris Award. He was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, where he served on several committees over the years and was a member of the New England Institute. He also served as an elected Board Member of the Scituate Board of Health and served as a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for some 30 years.
Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, SCITUATE, MA on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. with a funeral Mass at 11:30 A.M. at St. Anthony's Church, 10 Summer Street, Cohasset. Interment to follow at Groveland Cemetery in North Scituate. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 from 4-6 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Baltimore, MD.
Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation: www.parkinson.org. For online guestbook, www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. RichardsonGaffeyFH/DN Customer LogoRichardson Gaffey Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for DAVID GAFFEY
December 6, 2017
Nancy,
We were saddened to get your message about David's passing. We were thinking of you both at that time since it was the annual Investiture for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
We always enjoyed our times with you both and remember him fondly. He lived his life fully, but contributed back to his church and his community even more fully. People he touched were better off for the experience.
We are glad that he was a friend and will treasure that friendship.
With our love,
John and Donna Easton
Ms
November 1, 2017
To the family of David Gaffey I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10
Nellie Boardwine
October 31, 2017
Nancy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Carla Peck
October 31, 2017
Jane and Family,
It is with my deepest sympathy and condolence for your family. May the joys and time shared with your Dad (love one) forever remain in your hearts. It is my prayer that your precious memories will bring you peace during this difficult moment.
Your Friend,
Carla Peck
October 30, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
Andrew Everett
October 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss, although I have not seek uncle David for sometime I have great memories of Him and all of you in Situate from when we were kids. Sherri and I will remember all in our prayers.
Andrew and Sherri Everett
October 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss, he will be miss by all who knew, may you find peace and comfort at this time.
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
October 30, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 29, 2017
To the family and friends, so sorry for your loss. May the God Of All Comfort continue to give you all strength and peace during this most difficult time.
Dad in 1997
JIm Gaffey
October 29, 2017
Angelo Marotta
October 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy
October 29, 2017
During this time of great sorrow and pain know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss.
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thess 3:16. -(fla)
Anne Dickinson
October 28, 2017
Offering prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. Gaffy, and condolences to his family and friends. I am sorry I will be out of town for his visitation and Mass. His sincere caring and warmth were a great comfort to my siblings and me as we and our father dealt with the death of my mother. Our mother's passing was our first such loss, and my first occasion of involvement in final arrangements. Mr. Gaffy's sensitive personal attention before, during, and after the sevices served as the guidance which has enabled me and my siblings to continue to plan and participate meaningfully in arrangements and rites for our loved ones ever since. He had a true vocation. Rest In Peace Mr. Gaffy.
Andrea Hunt
October 28, 2017
With fond memories of Dave ,I share my prayers for God.'s grace , of strength and peace to all his family.As you prepare your final farewell, may
the sweet memories of joy and love be his legacy to hold in your hearts forever. The Lord's blessings to you all. , Andrea Hunt!
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