Robert M. Gaffney
07/27/1959 - 02/12/2010
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Obituary For Robert M. Gaffney
Robert M. Gaffney, 50 of Abington died at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was born in Boston, son of Evelyn (Malo) Gaffney of Holbrook and the late James Gaffney. He was raised and educated in Holbrook graduating from Holbrook High School in 1977.
Bob has made his home in Abington for the past 15 years and had been a coach in the little league baseball program for most of those years. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed playing bocce at family gatherings.
His illness forced him into early retirement from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he had been employed in the printing department for nearly ten years. He had previously served in the same capacity at the Beth Israel Hospital.
In addition to his Mom, he is survived by his wife, Gina M. (Paola) Gaffney and their sons Michael J. and Shane P. Gaffney all of Abington. He was the brother of James F. Gaffney and his wife Penny of Pittsfield and Regina M. Cahill and her husband Christopher of Abington. Also surviving are brothers and sisters in law and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street, Rockland, Ma. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:30a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. Bridget’s Church in Abington at 10:30 a.m. The Gaffney family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Bob’s life at the funeral home on Tuesday February 16, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Gaffney Family Scholarship Fund c/o Sovereign Bank, 533 Washington St. Abington, MA 02351.
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05/25/2021
Rev.Larry Kanter
Our thoughts and prayer to the family. Pastor Larry Kanter and the people of First Baptist Church of Abington.
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05/25/2021
Jean Spillane and Family
Gina and boys: We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anthing please let us know. Your husand and father was the bravest man ever and a light in all of our lives. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Jean, Mark and Billy
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05/25/2021
Joe Paola
Bob you were the "Mayor" of our family. You always had great insight on whatever was happening in our lives. We loved how you could tease us, like no one else. The laughs we shared. The bocce games we've played, and the sports talk we've had, I will always cherish. They say you can judge a man on who he leaves behind. Looking at Michael and Shane, shows how great of a man you were. They are incredible boys. What you went through this past year was not for yourself, it was for your family to have you as long as we could. You are the bravest Man I will ever know. Gina you have been through so much this past couple of years. I have learned a lot from your courage, patience, and your incredible strength. Please know Patti and I are here for you and the boys. Love Joe, Patti, Joe, and Kate.
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05/25/2021
Marcia Hallett Zarecki
How many memories - of James Street, the backyard cookouts and pool goings on! We are sure that Ma (good old Thelma) and Bobby will have lots to talk about! Are thoughts and prayers are with you all - God Bless Sincerely, Marcia and Steve
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05/25/2021
Ginny (Cook) O'Brien
Gina and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. May you find the strength to get through these most difficult times. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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05/25/2021
Jean and Mark Spillane
Gina: I just want you to think back to the year that it was a Morrell's Christmas party and we all came to your door and sang carol's to you and your family in the early morning hours.... we all love you and thinking of you
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05/25/2021
Eileen (Healy) McNally
Gina and family: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family . God Bless.
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05/25/2021
Carol McGrath Levenson
Bobby, the last time I saw you you still had curly brown hair!! However, the years don't diminish the great memories I have of our time together. Cruising around town with "The Boss" blaring from the tape deck, Chinese restaurants, prom night, Bilbo Baggins, Budweiser (in the can).........I could go on and on. That was a long time ago and since then you had become a great husband and father who will be profoundly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Rest in peace Bobby.
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05/25/2021
Patty (McGaffigan) Mattos
Gina, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I hope that the wonderful memories you have will bring comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patty
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05/25/2021
Carol Cutone
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Gaffney family during this difficult time. May your great memories of your husband, father, son, brother, sustain you.
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05/25/2021
Regina
Chris is on has way...take good care of him. Love you.
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05/25/2021
Michael D. Crowley and Family
Gina and family, We are profoundly saddened to hear the news of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids in this challenging time. It has been a rough few years for you all. We are comforted knowing that you have loving and supportive family close by. God bless, Mike & Sheryl Crowley and family
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05/25/2021
Patricia Campbell MD
I am very sorry for your loss, and all our prayers are with you. Bob was a cherished patient to me and I will remember him fondly always. Patricia, Heart Failure Fellow
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05/25/2021
Chris and Bob Lennox
Bob, You were a great husband, father and neighbor and you will never be forgotten. We had so many laughs and good times over the years. You always knew what to say and when to say it. We will never forget what you told us in the hospital and we had plenty of drinks in Jamaica for U. We brought the boys back Bob Marley heads in memory of u, knowing that u liked his music and YES everything is going to be ok.
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05/25/2021
Brianna Turkington
To the family of Robert M. Gaffney, I would like to express my deepest condolences. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope what is written in the brochure ‘When Someone You Loves Dies..’ will be of some comfort to you and your family: Jehovah God, who started mankind off in a lovely garden, has promised to restore Paradise on this earth under the rule of His heavenly Kingdom in the hands of the now glorified Jesus Christ. (Genesis 2:7-9; Matthew 6:10; Luke 23:42, 43) In that restored Paradise, the human family will have the prospect of enjoying life without end, free from all sickness and disease. (Revelation 21:1-4; compare Job 33:25; Isaiah 35:5-7.) Gone, too, will be all hatred, racial prejudice, ethnic violence, and economic oppression. It will be into such a cleansed earth that Jehovah God through Jesus Christ will resurrect the dead.
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05/25/2021
jessica
hi uncle bob its jessica just thinking about u luv u miss u
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05/25/2021
Regina
Hey Bobby, be easy on Hank playing cribbage. I hope you got your hug... Love you and miss you everyday.
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05/25/2021
Jodi
Hey Bob, Thought about you today such a void at christmas. I know you,mom and Johnny were with us. Look out for my sister. She misses you more today than yesterday! Love,Jodi
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05/25/2021
Jodi
Happy Birthday Bob. Family vacation just was not the same without you. They say time heals the pain but we miss you more today than we did yesterday. Please look over Gina and help her get well fast! I hope you are cracking a beer with Johnny and mom to celebrate your birthday!
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