Brendan J. Gaffey

1934 - 2018

Brendan J. Gaffey

Born 1/4/1934 – Died 4/26/2018

Brendan died peacefully and in the loving care and comfort of the community of St. Anne's Home in San Francisco. Brendan is the son of the late Chief Michael A. (SFPD) and Mary Cashel (Whelan). Brendan was a graduate of St. Paul's Grammar School, St. Ignatius High School and USF. He spent many years in sales in the steel industry. He is the treasured brother of Michael J. Gaffey†, Mary G. Hutchings (Dr. John J.†) of Millbrae, Dennis D. Gaffey† (Barbara†) of St. Helena , Rev. Fr. Kevin P. Gaffey† of San Rafael, William W. Gaffey of Sutter Creek. He is survived by nephews and nieces, Michael J. Gaffey (Pauline), Patrick J. Gaffey (Anne), Mary F. Quinn (Robert), Daniel J. Gaffey (Karen), John J. Hutchings (Helen), Mary I. Tuli (R. William), James A. Hutchings (Penny), Roseann M. Perez (Rene), Mark J. Hutchings (Linda), and by twenty-four grandnephews and nieces. Brendan's family wishes to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to the Sisters, staff and caregivers along with the student nurses of USF School of Nursing for the loving care he received in his declining years. Private Services were held at St. Anne Home under the direction of McAvoy O'Hara with interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Donations to Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Anne's Home, 300 Lake Street, San Francisco,
Ca 94118