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Joseph Gaffey Obituary

Joseph of Roslindale, age 67, Aug 20, 2001, formerly of Roscommon, Ireland. Devoted & loving husband for 35 years to Mary F. (Concannon) Gaffey. Loving father of Diane M. Pagliuca and her husband George of Norwood, James M. and his wife Denise and Joseph P. Gaffey, all of Roslindale. Loving son of the late Edward & Margaret (Coyle) Gaffey. Dearly loved grandfather of Joseph & Meghan. Dear brother of Eamon, Thomas, Nancy Nolan, Bridie O'Neil, Helen Dobbins, Peggy McLoughlin, Theresa McLoughlin, Betty Hegarty, Kathleen Burke, the late Maureen Rogan, Seamus, Michael, Bernard, Lawrence and Patrick Gaffey. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and dear friends. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St, WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, Aug 23 at 9 AM. followed by a funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Wed 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Rememberances may be made in Joe's memory to the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 169 Cummins Hwy, Roslindale 02131.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2001.

Memories and Condolences
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Debra Brobst

September 5, 2001

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at you back
The sun shine warm upon your face
The rain fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm
of His hand

Karen Belknap

August 29, 2001

Diane,I wish to express my sincerest condolences at the loss of your father. Remember, time will heal your loss and what will remain forever in your heart will be wonderful memories of your father.

George Pagliuca

August 27, 2001

Papa,



Your grand children, as well as all those who knew you, will miss you dearly.



G. Pags

Jennifer Farrell

August 23, 2001

"Somewhere there's and Angel,

You are not alone,Wishing peace and comfort In your heart and Home." May Uncle Joe's memory live with the Gaffey family and bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.

A wonderful man will surely be missed!

My love and Prayers are with all of you!

Jenny Farrell

Bob Gillette

August 22, 2001

Very sorry for the loss of your father.

Carol Tierney

August 21, 2001

To Uncle Joe,

There are alot of things I remember lovingly about you. I remember you coming over to my house every Friday night with Dunkin Donuts. I remember everytime I saw you, you asked me about Shawn. God bless to all those you leave behind.

Love Carol

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