James E. Gaffney Jr., of Stevens, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at his home with his wife, Marian, and twin brother, Bill, by his side.
Jim was born in Philadelphia on Jan. 6, 1950, the son of the late James and Hannah (Fahey) Gaffney. He and Marian (Fox) Gaffney celebrated their 41st anniversary in June.
In addition to his wife and his twin brother, William Gaffney of Thousands Oaks, Calif.; Jim is survived by his brother: Christopher Gaffney and his wife, Lillian, of Glenside; his sister: Marilyn and her husband, Michael Scartoli, of Douglassville. Nieces, nephews, and many cousins also survive.
Jim was a proud graduate of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia, and the Community College of Philadelphia and earned a master’s degree in human resources from Lincoln University.
Jim worked as a registered respiratory therapist in area hospitals, and hospitals in Philadelphia. Jim had a quick sense of humor and enjoyed life, especially vacationing in Dunedin, Fla., and enjoying a cup of coffee on his new deck with Marian by his side.
The family would like to thank Robin, his long time caregiver; the staff at the Davita Dialysis Center; and the many medical professionals who played an important role in his quest to enjoy life, even with his health challenges of the past several years.
Visitation and services were held Nov. 30 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver. Burial took place in the Indiantown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Ephrata.
The family requests you consider a donation in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive #900, Arlington, VA 22202, or at diabetes.org.
Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.
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