Thomas M. Gaffney

Thomas M. Gaffney obituary, Clifton, NJ

Thomas M. Gaffney

Thomas Gaffney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on Dec. 13, 2025.
Thomas M. Gaffney, 74, of Clifton, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born in Paterson he was a resident of Clifton for over 20 years. A parishioner of Massapequa Tabernacle, Massapequa, Long Island, Thomas was a Quality Controller for Chromalloy, NY, Orangeburg, NY for many years. A lover of music, Thomas enjoyed collecting records and was a music trivia buff.

Beloved father of Michael T. Gaffney. Devoted brother of Eileen and Joanne Gaffney, and the late Catherine Robertson and Patricia Lacetti. Loving uncle of Suzanne Gaffney. Cherished great uncle of Jules Bannister.

Visiting Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2-6 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Service, Monday, December 22, 2025, 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.

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Julie T

December 16, 2025

My condolences to the Gaffney family. Sending prayers and hugs. I will always remember growing up with all of you. You will always be part of my family. Will cherish the beautiful memories growing up together. Much love and prayers. Julie T.

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