Howard Gaffney Obituary

Howard Gaffney

Born: Oct. 13, 1927

Died: May 17, 2015

Howard "Bud" Gaffney, "Handsome Grandpa", of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away Sunday, May 17, surrounded by family.

He was born in Glen Ridge New Jersey October 13, 1927. After high school he spent two years in the Navy. He then attended The Newark College of Engineering and received a BS in Chemical Engineering. He worked for American Cyanamid for thirty-five years. He was very community minded. He was a Junior Achievement mentor. He was President of the Red Cross, Kiwanis, and United Way. He was very proud being a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, and more so when the family was chosen Family of the Year. He taught his children the importance of giving back. Bud was the biggest jokester. He could be counted on always for a laugh.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty "Honey"; his four children, Leslie (Ed) O'Connor, Mark, Todd (Treacy), and Cristy. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, whom he adored.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ruth; his sisters, Jean, Betty and Joan.

The family would like to thank CNS Hospice and the employees at Brookdale Glen Ellyn, especially his best buddies Nancy, Rocio and Angie.

If desired donations to St Jude Children's Hospital or CNS Hospice.

Services will be private.