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Joseph Gaffney Obituary
JOSEPH MICHAEL GAFFNEY (Age 65)
On Wednesday October 4, 2006 of Mt. Airy, MD., died renal cell carcinoma. Beloved husband of Cecelia Craig; father of Rebecca Reid Gaffney of New York, NY., Sean Winfield Gaffney of Arlington, VA., Matthew Clark Gaffney of Washington, DC; step-father of Rachel Ogle of Kent Island, MD., Christopher Ogle of New Market, MD.; grandfather of Patrick McLain Gaffney of Arlington, VA.; brother of James Clark Gaffney of Washington, DC, Thomas Howard Gaffney of Chevy Chase, MD., John Henry Gaffney of Chesapeake, VA., David Walter Gaffney of Seattle, WA., Ellen Gaffney Siefert of North Hollywood, CA., Kathleen Gaffney Perkins of Henderson, NV., Jill Gaffney Parker of Crofton, MD; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by infant son Theodore; parents Leo B. Gaffney, M.D., and Muriel Clark Gaffney, M.D.; brothers Richard Waring Gaffney and Leo B. Gaffney, Jr. Friends will be received from 7 to 9p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, STAUFFER FUNERAL HOME 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 with Rev. Susan Mitchell officiating. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Casey Hospice House 6001 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville, MD. 20855 or Kidney Cancer Association 1234 Sherman Ave, St. 203, Evanston, IL 60202. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Celi Craig
October 21, 2006
Joe's message to all:
"Bloom where you are planted"
He truly believed in this for everyone.
Much love and thanks
Please feel free to email me back; there are many for whom I do not have addresses or phone #.
Prayers, C
Betty Jo Wilson
October 21, 2006
There are no words that express the sorrow we feel for the family. It was always a joy to have Joe visit. He always was humble and appreciative of anything done for him. Celi & Joe had finally found total joy and happiness ...and now it is time for .....we will have to wait and see what God has planned!! May God Bless you with a peace that only he can give and my you dwell on the great times you had together.
Stan Klein
October 20, 2006
Matt and the Gaffney Family
I knew Joe very well. We shared many thoughts and secrets over the years. I mourn your loss.. Your loss is my loss!!
Stan Klein
Judy Zentz
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eleanor Thompson
October 11, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tchaconna Bailey
October 10, 2006
DR. Gaffney
You were a pleasure to work with and I will truly miss seeing your smiling face in the evenings at TCPA the place just ain't the same without you. My deepest sympathy to your wife and kids.
Love,
Tchaconna
Andrew Ma
October 9, 2006
Matt was my best friend as a child, and Joe was his father. Through the eyes of a child, Mr. Gaffney/Joe was the type of "cool" dad all other kids wanted as their dad. Whether it be playing computer games (Atari, Commodore, Apple, etc...), the love of food, crabs, beer, sports cars...Joe was a great adult figure person. You only had to turn the front door knob to see just how open the family was to everyone especially neighbors. The door was never locked!!!
Now that I'm almost 30 years older since then, I can remember and appreciate even more the kindness and neighborly love he showed towards everyone.
My only regret is in not keeping in touch with the Gaffney's more as I got older. I always assumed I'd have more time to hopefully enjoy one last 'crab feast' with my neighbor Joe, and this time, not as a child (me) to a neighbor (Joe), but as equals and as adults. Alas, that is not to be. So Joe, you are in my prayers and I hope that you can hear me when I say, "My I be as good a friend, parent and neighbor as you were". You are dearly missed by your former Coles Chance neighbor...
With eternal admiration and neighborly love,
Andrew Ma
Nikki Miller
October 9, 2006
Joe, I'm sorry I didn't have an opportunity to say good-bye. I will always have fond memories of a supervisor whom I highly respected. Your kindness and humilty will always be remembered. God Bless You!
Sandy Walbert
October 9, 2006
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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