Obituary of Robert Gaffney

Robert F. Gaffney (aka PaPa), 9/11/40-11/15/17, the most wonderful husband, father, and grandfather anyone could ever wish for, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a couragous battle of Brain Cancer diagnosed on 9/27/17. He also battled Folicular Lymphoma from November 2015 to present. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane; daughters, Christine (Mike) Koban, and Kimberly (Lee) Gaffney; son, Thomas Gaffney; 5 Grandchildren, Ashley, Kortney, Travis, Kaitlyn, and Angela; 6 great grandchildren, Connor, Skylar, Ryder, Jordan, Remi, and Eva; brother, Jack Gaffney; sister, Catherine Garner, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bob served in the U. S. Army Military Police from January 1961 to January 1964, was a member of American Legion Post 1645, and The New York State Retired Police Association. Bob retired from the Binghamton Police Department in 2003 after 37 years from a job he loved and gave his all serving the public. He will be dearly missed but never ever forgotten. R. I. P., we love you. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC, 300 E. Main St., Endicott. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob's name to the Mercy House, 212 North McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760.