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DENNIS CLAFFEY Obituary

DENNIS CLAFFEY Dennis O'Hara Claffey, 53, of Las Vegas, passed on to be with his mother and father April 24, 2013. He was born Feb. 17, 1960, in Los Angeles, to Marshall and Lyda Claffey. He and his wife, Linda Sue, have lived in Las Vegas for the last 35 years. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis is survived by his wife, Linda Sue; sons, Johnny and Dennis Claffey; siblings, Micky and Patrick of Las Vegas, Bonnie Stires of Las Vegas, Linda Charron of Texas, Carol Carrico and Nancy Phillips of Indiana, Terry Claffey of Reno, Terry Bland of Georgia, Mac Claffey of Nevada; and many nieces and nephews. Dennis was the baby of a large family and will be missed by all who knew him. He was a very loving, kind and generous husband, father and brother. He leaves behind a legacy of memories with his family and friends. Dennis is being cremated and services are pending.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2013.

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Bonnie Stires

April 20, 2023

Dennis, I miss you so much brother! I hope you are with all our family who have passed away and I know you are flying high! I still see your amazing smile and infectious spirit. Please hug everyone up there with you and I pray you will be at the pearly gates waiting for me someday. I love you Dennis, always! Till we meet again bro.

T & K Claffey

April 20, 2022

Our family is getting smaller and smaller here on earth...but we know all of you are gathered together waiting for all of us. In the meantime, we will hold you dear in our hearts until we join you.

Carol Claffey/Carrico

April 24, 2014

One year ago today your time on earth ended??
Your memory will stay tucked away in our hearts FOREVER!
My brother from another Mother?

Carol Claffey/Carrico

February 16, 2014

Happy Birthday Brother?How I wish our time could have been sooner ?? the connection and instant love of family was so Special?R.I.P. Desr Dennis ??MISS YOU?

Harold BT Bonton

January 7, 2014

To my brother from another mother I will truly miss you and to your family it will be alright.

Carol Claffey-Carrico

May 19, 2013

To All my Claffey family my ?will be with you today as you Memoralize our baby brother Dennis that had a smile that was infectious and a ?as big as the sky! May you all have calm hearts as you carry on his legacy and know that he is smiling down on all of us! R.I.P.
Dear brother until we meet again?

Julie Crow

May 18, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to you Linda and the entire Claffey family. Dennis was a very caring and generous person. He took the time to help me get a job when I so desperately needed one and he put himself out there to make sure I got it. He most certainly went to a better place. I will miss him. RIP, Dennis.

Cynthia Claffey

May 10, 2013

We'll miss you Uncle Dennis! I'll love you forever!!!

Matthew Claffey-Ferguson

May 10, 2013

I'll miss you uncle Dennis you and aunt Linda did a lot for me and my sister when my mom wasn't there to do so along with little D and Johnny as well we'll never forget you, we love and miss you ...

Sandra West

May 8, 2013

Ms. Linda & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray your strength and comfort in the days ahead. May God keep you in His loving care always.

Mel Jackson

May 8, 2013

My condolences to Linda and family, I worked with Dennis while at Nevada Color. He will be missed for sure, a great person to know.

May 2, 2013

My condolences to the Claffey Family
May the God of comfort be with you always 2 Cor. 1:3
With Deep Sympathy

Dale Stires

April 30, 2013

Dennis was only my brother by marriage for a short 12 years, but he welcomed me into his family with open arms and loved me as a brother and I loved him. He always had a smile for everyone he met. He is so missed by all that knew him. Safe Journey Bro...

Terry Claffey

April 29, 2013

So sad to lose our youngest Claffey brother at only age 53. I am grateful to have met and shared a few happier hours with him and family at our momentous Las Vegas reunion in 2010. I remember that infectious Claffey smile and sense of humor.

The Staff & Management Arizona Charlie's Decatur

April 29, 2013

Our condolenses to the family and friends of Dennis Claffey. There are many at Arizona Charlie's Decatur who will miss him.

April 29, 2013

Thinking of your family at this difficult time. Peace be with you.
Donna Mack
Lied MS

Tony H

April 29, 2013

My man Dennis. I've known him most of my adult life, a good friend, always there when you needed him. Many a Monday's he'd tell about the nfl parlay card he just missed by a half point! Many memories indeed. God bless his family in this time of loss.

Wilma Horn

April 29, 2013

Mrs.Linda you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Dennis Claffey but remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.They are saying sorry for your lost but he is not lost he just passed to Glory. Love You Be Blessed.

April 29, 2013

love you sis stay strong. with timing it heals all pain. claffey would want you & the boys to be strong and there for one another. claffey please tell everybody up in heaven hi. you will be surely missed.

Jenny Batemon-Goodrich

April 29, 2013

Linda, Johnny and Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis. May god bless all of you during this difficult time.
Jenny and Cliff Goodrich

Terri Stellato

April 29, 2013

My prayers are with you.

April 29, 2013

My condolences go out to your family. May the God of comfort be with you during this time.

The Bowman Family

April 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Claffey family. Dennis was a great person and loved by many. Even though it was many years ago, we enjoyed the time we got to spend with Dennis.

Your Friends at Lied Middle School

April 28, 2013

Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and we pray that the love of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.

Steve Smith

April 28, 2013

Linda so sorry, no shocked at your losing Dennis. He was a true friend which since I moved out of town have been trying to get in touch with unsuccessfully for several years.
God bless him and your family.

Debi Mc gee. - Garcia

April 28, 2013

My love and prayers to all of my second family I feel the loss I've been apart of the claffey family since B J and I were 5 years old I sent all my love so very much

April 27, 2013

My heart goes out to you Linda and your boys. Dennis was a great man and always managed to make us laugh. You will be in my prayers. Leaf Leon

J Calderon

April 27, 2013

My sincerest condolences for your loss. His mother and father will welcome him with open and loving arms.

Carol Carrico

April 27, 2013

When I met him he couldn't believe I was sister as I lovedNFL FOOTBALL?we carried our conversation out on Mick&Angies patio and relived the death of our Dad and next thing I know we are embracing and crying then smiling at how much we all looked much alike!
I will treasure that memory in my heart forecer??I loved him instantly! I will tuck these memories in my?forever and ever. And I got to speak to him Saturday nite after Dialysis Prase God I got that last chance to say "ILoveyou Brother?rest in Peace sweet Dennis

Bonnie Stires

April 27, 2013

I will forever miss my baby brother Dennis. I know he is now in a better place with no pain but I would give anything to just hold him one more time. I pray that his boys and his wife Linda Sue, can get peace and do everything in their power to make him proud. I love you bro and I know someday we will all be together again. RIP! Your sister BJ.

Crystal Whiteaker

April 27, 2013

I Love You Aunt Linda, Johnny & Ct with all my heart! Hang in there guys.. I could only imagine how hard it must be but my uncle Dennis would want Y'all to smile & be strong! We are all here for you like FAMILY should be.. Love You & Miss You Uncle Dennis. Fly Like An Angel & watch over us! ?

Debbie Batemon

April 27, 2013

our prayers are with linda and the boys sorry for your loss love Bill and Deb batemon

Teena Scott

April 26, 2013

Linda & Family:
My condolences to you and your family. He will be greatly missed. He was a very kind man, loving father, and a wonderful husband for what I saw when he was with you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of grieving.

gary mccue

April 26, 2013

linda and family i no how hard this is as you all no i lost my wife over two years ago .it will take time i slill miss every day.it will get better in time.so sorry we all will miss him from charlies he was a great person.my thoughts are with you gary

April 26, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. May your memories be comforting during this difficult time. B.Gill

Suzanne Salzman

April 26, 2013

So sad to hear about Dennis. I worked with him years ago and he was always very helpful and pleasant to me.

Don Nordstrom

April 26, 2013

Linda and family,
I am so sorry to find out about Dennis passing away. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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