James H. Gaffney, Guilford
James H. Gaffney (Jim), 90, passed away on Feb. 24 with his loving wife of 38 years by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia A. Gaffney of Guilford. Jim was born July 7, 1923 in New Haven, son of the late Charles and Evelyn Erwin Gaffney. We was the father of Gary Gaffney and Jeff Gaffney and his wife Marcia of California; Donna Coleman and her husband Kip of New Jersey; step-daughter Laura Peterson, her husband Eric, and their children Cole and Hannah, all of Portland; and step-daughter Debra Landry of Colorado. He is also survived by a sister, Barbara also of California, and several nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by a son, Steven Gaffney, and a sister, Caroline Lake.
Jim served his country for three years as a medic in the Army Air Force. He was owner of Gaffney of Guilford and worked as a plumbing and heating contractor for more than 40 years along the shoreline area. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and watching the Yankees. Jim loved to cook for his family and enjoyed throwing parties on New Year’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day and holding his annual July Lobster Bake.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on March 8 in Saint George Church, Guilford. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Charlie’s Closet, 310 State St., Suite 200, Guilford, CT 06437. the Guilford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.