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JAMES V. "JIMMY" GAFFEY

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5 Chestnut Street

Arlington, Massachusetts

JAMES GAFFEY Obituary

GAFFEY, James V., Jr. "Jimmy" Of Arlington, formerly of Medford, May 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Murphy). Loving father of Melissa and Jenny Gaffey of Arlington. Devoted son of James and Patricia Gaffey of Medford. Brother of Patricia Gillette of Andover, George Gaffey of Glenrock, NJ, Denise Gaffey of Melrose, and Kerry Bartlett of Winchester. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jimmy was a graduate of Malden Catholic. A passionate hockey player and family man. He loved to travel especially to Disney World. He will be sorely missed. "TEAM 23". Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., (Rt. 60, Adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON on Friday from 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church, 30 Medford Street, Arlington, on Saturday at 10am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy's name may be made to bethematch.org. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 25 to May 26, 2017.

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Rosa Beato

June 23, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Gaffey Family. I got to work with Jim and interact with him on numerous occasions at work. It is people like Jim that made this world a better place. God has yet another Angel in Heaven. You will be missed!

Kathy Castagna

June 8, 2017

My sincere condolences to Jim's family. I worked with him at EPA. He was a great guy! He will be missed by his EPA Family.

Carrie Garau

June 8, 2017

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I knew him through work. He always had a smile for his peers. My condolences to you and your during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

DeAnne Sesker

June 3, 2017

I had the pleasure of working briefly with Jim about a year ago. The limited time that we spent together he spoke about the three of you all the time and the next big vacation that was coming up - beaming with every word. He adored all of you. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your entire family.

Ralph Tella

June 1, 2017

Sorry to hear of Jimmys passing my sincere Condolences to his Family! RIP

Brenda Castiglione

May 30, 2017

Dear Liz, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time.

Rosanne Sawaya-O'Brien

May 30, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I've worked with him for years and he was one of the nicest people. You're all in my thoughts in prayers.

CYNTHIA BATES

May 30, 2017

ON BEHALF OF JIMMY I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. PLEASE KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT AN AWESOME PERSON JIMMY WAS.THANK GOD I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HIM.IT WAS A PLEASURE CARING FOR HIM AS WELL. LOVE CYNTHIA.

May 27, 2017

The DiPrima family, old neighbors from Yeomans Ave, sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Gaffey family. We just learned today of Jimmy's unfortunate passing and we extend our deepest sympathies. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheryn MacMunn

May 26, 2017

Memories of Gaff coaching soccer will always make me smile, even 34 years later. I'm so sad to hear he passed but am eternally happy that I knew him. Liz and family, my prayers are with you.

Joe and Frances Bourgoin

May 26, 2017

Dear Jimmy and Pat,

I just learned of Jimmy's passing and I cannot begin to tell you how sorry and saddened we are. Please know that we are sending prayers of strength and compassion to you and to all the family.

With love and heartfelt condolences,
Joe and Frances (Gaffey) Bourgoin

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26

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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27

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Church

30 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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