Joseph Richard "Dick" Gaffney

Joseph “Dick” Gaffney, age 95, of Geddes, passed away on March 31, 2016. Dick was born in 1920 in Oswego, NY but moved to Syracuse, NY in time to attend Holy Rosary High School, where he made many lifelong friendships and later was a founding member of the Tickner Tournament.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Augustine (Miguel) Gaffney, three children; Kathleen Stockwell, Richard Gaffney and Suzanne Beason, sons-in-law; Alan Stockwell and Kirk Beason, and grandchildren; Brian Stockwell, Derrick Stockwell and Blossom Beason.

Dick served his country bravely, flying 39 combat missions in WWII and airlifting the wounded out of Vietnam, but he was more likely to talk about his beloved road trips between bases in his many, many classic (old), interesting (stuff's broken) cars. Dick loved cars all his life and loved his good friends in the Central New York Corvair Club. Dick was also a long term member in the Westhill Seniors Club. While visiting in Richmond Hill, Georgia he was pleased to be part of the Bryan County Seniors and attend St. Ann's church. In Syracuse Dick and Augustine attended St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

"Uncle Dick" was happy to be included in wonderful family events in the Kinsella, Landry, Losurdo and Miguel family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 30th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church, Solvay, NY. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Oswego.

BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, has care of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dick's memory to his favorite charities; The Native American Association or Operation Smile.

Please offer online condolences at www.bagozzitwins.com.