Frank J. Claffey Sr.

Francis Frank J. Claffey, Sr., 91, formerly of West Hartford passed away Tuesday. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Marguerite Peggy Dunn Claffey. He retired after 29 years from the Hartford Police Department and 12 years from Allied Printing Services of Manchester. A devout Catholic, he received the sacraments at St. Timothy?s Church West Hartford and recited the Rosary daily for the majority of his life as well as watch the Mass on television during the week. For 25 years he annually attended the Holy Family Retreat House in Farmington. He enjoyed food, dessert, and a good cup of hot tea. While considered quiet, he had a true sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He spent many hours watching baseball, particularly the Red Sox and Mets. His loving family members include his daughter, Marguerite formerly of West Hartford, who daily provided all his care and needs for the last twenty years, the last eight or so when he was wheelchair bound. No one could have cared more dearly or enthusiastically than Marguerite did and her brothers wish to acknowledge publicly our gratitude and thanks. He leaves three sons and their spouses and family members: Francis, Jr. and Yvonne of Yantic, Joseph and Christina of South Windsor, and George and Mary of Newington. He had five grandchildren, William of East Hartford, Joseph, Jr. and Leigh of Berlin, Greg and Maryann Fielding of Manchester, George, Jr., and Maria of Newington, Peter and fiancée Eleanor Conrad of Newington, and three great grandchildren. Frank also leaves three sisters, Rosalie Mulcahy of Windsor, Pauline McMahon and her husband George of West Hartford, and Catherine Eckert of Windsor, as well as a brother, Robert of East Hartford, a sister-in-law, Lois Dunn of Glastonbury, and many nieces and nephews. The family expresses grateful thanks to day-care staff at St. Mary?s Home West Hartford and to the professionals and staff members of St. Francis Hospital, seventh floor, for the tender care they provided. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of donor?s choice. There are no calling hours. The family asks that an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father be offered on behalf of Frank?s soul. The funeral will be held at St. Timothy?s Church, West Hartford at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 23. Mass will be celebrated by Frank?s friend and confessor, Fr. Cody. Arrangements are being handled by Molloy Funeral home www.molloyfuneralhome.com.

Frank J. Claffey Sr.

December 20, 2005