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Bernard J. Gaffney

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Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc.

293 South Street

Oyster Bay, New York

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Mar. 31, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc.

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Bernard Gaffney Obituary

Gaffney - Bernard J., of Oyster Bay, NY, on March 29, 2026. Beloved husband of 64 years of Laura. Devoted father of Patrick (Laura), Susan Davis, Michael (Bridget), and the late Christine. Cherished grandfather of Emily,

Jimmy, Grace, Ellen, Mike, Stella and Fiona. Great-grandfather of Peter. Family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay, Tuesday 3/31 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Chapel of St. Dominic R.C.C. Interment to follow Holy Rood Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 31, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Bernard Gaffney

Mar

31

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc.

293 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Mar

31

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc.

293 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Apr

1

Service

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Chapel of St. Dominic's R.C.C.

93 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Apr

1

Burial

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Holy Rood Cemetery

111 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Funeral services provided by:

Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc.

293 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

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