Peter J. Gaffney

January 28, 2025

Peter J. Gaffney, 73, of South Scranton, passed on Tuesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. His wife of 42 years is Maria Ferenc Gaffney. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Patrick and Bridget Haverty Gaffney. Peter was a Catholic high school graduate, received his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Francis College, Brooklyn and received his Master of Divinity from St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers, New York. He was employed as a religious instructor and retired from stock trade customer service in New York City. Peter was a member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the church advisory and fund raising committees. Peter was an avid gamer, both board and video, an ardent supporter of the Ukrainian war effort and a lifelong student of his faith.

He is survived by his wife Maria, daughter, Theresa Gaffney and husband (God Son) Shane Nesmith, Mechanicsburg, PA, son, Joseph Gaffney, Astoria, New York, brothers; Patrick Gaffney and wife Elaine, Manhattan, New York, Francis Gaffney and wife Diane, Lawrenceville, NJ, Godson, Matthew Bankes, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Joan Gaffney and John Gaffney.

Viewing will be on Monday, 8:30 am to 10:30 am in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 430 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30 am by the Rev. Fr. Myron Myronyuk, Pastor. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery, Kane Street, Minooka. Arrangements under the care and direction of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton.

Burial Date: February 3, 2025

Viewing will be on Monday, 8:30 am to 10:30 am in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 430 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30 am by the Rev. Fr. Myron Myronyuk, Pastor. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery, Kane Street, Minooka.

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