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John Laffey Obituary
Born and raised in Scranton, son of the late William and Genevieve May Laffey, Jay was a graduate of Technical High School and Penn State University. Before leaving Scranton in 1964, he was a longtime member of St. Peter's Cathedral Men's Choir and many other musical groups in the area. After locating in Rockville, he was employed and retired from the Library of Congress, after 27 years of service.
After retirement, he volunteered as a tour guide at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Md., and Meals on Wheels.
Also surviving are daughter, Catherine (Sean) Fitzpatrick, Derwood, Md.; son, William (Lisa) Laffey, Germantown, Md.; five grandchildren; sister, Bernadette Laffey, Scranton; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Rockville, with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md.
Condolences may be sent to the Francis J. Collins Funeral Home website.
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bill Jenkins
December 19, 2018
I'm assuming this is the same Jack Laffey who taught us a lot of great songs on the school bus from Scranton on the way to classes at Keystone Jr. College (now Keystone College). I have a very fond remembrance of Jack, and while glad he had a long life, I'm saddened by news of his passing.
Susan Hamburger
September 25, 2017
I will always remember the great sense of humor and upbeat attitude that Jack had. I always looked forward to seeing him at the Kennedy Center.
Peppi Limarzi
September 25, 2017
Jack will be missed terribly by all who knew him. Now he can sing with a choir of angels.
Dan and Milagros Driver
September 25, 2017
Fathers and husbands hold a very special place in our lives. Their influence continues long after they leave us but the pain of their departure is unique to who the are as a person.
We will miss him too.
We send our sympathy for your loss and we wish peace.
Milagros and Dan Driver
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