Robert Anthony Claffey

Robert Anthony Claffey obituary, Houston, TX

Robert Anthony Claffey

Robert Claffey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Services - Houston on Jan. 17, 2026.
Robert Anthony Claffey (Bob) passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Sara and James Claffey. Bob graduated from Drexel University with an Electrical Engineer degree. He worked for many of the large engineering companies in Houston, TX such as Bechtel, Brown and Root, and Worley Parsons.
Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carrie; daughters, Christin Tombolini, Helen Doyle, and Doreen McDevitt; son, Robert Claffey; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
He was enjoying his retirement years in Texas playing tennis and racquetball, watching Notre Dame Football, the Yankee's baseball games, taking his beloved dogs to the dog park and enjoying time relaxing by the pool. His most favorite place in the world was our condo in Ocean City, NJ which was close to friends, family and the ocean. Bob will be dearly missed by all.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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