Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

William Gaffney Obituary

Gaffney, William Age 84. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J. Gaffney (nee Schultz); loving father of William M. (Sarah) Gaffney, Katherine (Eugene) Quiroz, and Edward Gaffney; fond grandfather of Salvatore Gaffney and William L. (Elizabeth) Gaffney and Alex Quiroz and Adam Quiroz; great-grandfather of Evelyn Gaffney and Audrey Gaffney; dear son of the late Edward Gaffney and the late Antoinette Gaffney (nee Laff); dear brother of Jean (late Frank) Majewski, John (Pat) Gaffney, Daniel Gaffney, the late Frances (late Eugene) Kowalski, and the late James (late Irene) Gaffney; dear brother-in-law of Josephine (Richard) Anderson, Carol (late John) Smith, the late Anthony Schultz, the late William (late Darlene) Schultz, the late Robert Schultz, the late Theresa (Fred) Somers and the late Barbara (Ronald) Masterson; uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Chapel service Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For funeral info, call (708) 422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com.



To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for William Gaffney

Sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times.

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Daniel Gaffney

June 12, 2019

Sorry I missed you brother

Ron Masterson

May 14, 2019

Praying for peace, comfort and strength! Love Always, The Masterson Family

J W

May 13, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with William. Support one another. And may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father. 2 Thessalonians 2:16:17.

David G

May 13, 2019

Dear William Jr, Sarah, Katherine, Eugene, and Edward please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in William Gaffney's name

Memorial Events
for William Gaffney

May

14

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

May

15

Service

10:30 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Funeral services provided by:

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor William Gaffney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more