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RICHARD GAFFNEY Obituary

GAFFNEY--Richard J., 88, died February 19, 2023, in Lebanon, NH. Born in Philadelphia, a son of Harry and Jean (McLean) Gaffney. Survived by wife Susan Gaffney, son Nicholas (Emma Wunsch), granddaughters Georgia and Dahlia, all of Lebanon, NH; daughter Maria of Hovland, MN; and brother Michael K. of Huntingdon Valley, PA. Dick was an emeritus professor of philosophy at Siena College, Loudonville, NY, and an Adirondack 46er. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated March 4, 2023 at noon at Siena College. www.rickerfuneralhome.com

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 26, 2023.

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