Gregory J. Gaffny

Gregory J. Gaffny

Died peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Maxine (nee Phillips) for 70 and a half years. Survived by his sister Joan (the late Clyde) McDonald, brother David (the late Leonor) Gaffny, son Daniel (the late Pegee) Gaffny, daughters Betsy Gilgenbach, Linda Gaffny, and Katie (Rick) Gerhartz, son-in-law Bryan Fischer, grandsons Kristopher Gaffny, Bryan (Gina) Gaffny, Joseph Fischer, and Isaac Gerhartz, granddaughters Amanda (Kraig) Callais, Jessica Derosier, Amy (Jason) De Ruyter, and Trillian (Daniel) Sack, great-grand kids Elle Gaffny, Drew Gaffny, Cole Weber, Journey Weber, Ella Weber, Sydney Paulin, Sophia Gaffny, Zoe Gaffny, Anthony Michael James Gaffny, Chloe Derosier, Maxamillion Derosier, Xavier Gaffny, Avirex Gaffny, Benjamin Jastrow, Maya Grunden, Nicholas De Ruyter, Joey De Ruyter, William De Ruyter, Nova De Ruyter, Serena Sack, and Vincent Sack. Further survived by many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his sons Michael and James Gaffny, daughters Marie Gaffny and Mary Fischer and grandsons Tristan Gilgenbach and David Gaffny.

Gregory joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, and proudly served in WWII. He graduated from Marquette University College with a Masters in Engineering.

He worked as a Civil Engineer for Milwaukee County from 8/19/1957 – 4/26/1991.

He also taught at WATC, and mentored some of his students.

He was always a gentleman, always respectful and kind. Greg would often say “please” and “thank you” when he received assistance.

Gregory was especially fortunate to have loving caregivers that were able to help fulfill his wishes to stay in his home. A special thank you to daughters Betsy and Linda, granddaughter, Jessica, caregivers Eileen, Lun, Missy, Ben, Deondra, Kina, and many more.

Greg enjoyed swimming, sailing, Sudoku, and playing or listening to the violin, but especially loved just to be with his wife.

He passed away at home, peacefully, surrounded by his Honey-Babe Wife Maxine, his long time care giver Eileen Whitmarsh, and his family at his side.

HE WAS A GREAT MAN!