Rose Gaffney

Rose (Krecioch) Gaffney, age 87, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of the late Alvin A. Gaffney, Jr. to whom she was married over 50 years before his passing in 2009.

Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Francis A. and the late Katherine B. (Socha) Krecioch, she was a life-long resident of the city.

A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School she went on to attend Thibodeau Business School. She was employed by the Fall River Trust Company after graduation where she met her eventual husband-to-be.

A skilled baker, her desserts were sought after at the Holy Trinity Church events and kids in the neighborhood looked forward to their special birthday cake she would make them. A master at the sewing machine, she altered all her sons clothes to be able to pass them down one to the next and was an avid gardener. She took great pride in providing and caring for her family. She established a sound moral compass, sense of self and strength in character for her sons.

She is survived by four sons, Thomas Gaffney and his wife Adelia of Chapel Hill,NC, James Gaffney of Athens, GA and his wife Sherry of Los Angeles, CA, John Gaffney of Fall River, Peter Gaffney of Westport, daughter-in-law Jeanne Gaffney of Taunton; three grandchildren, Kyle Gaffney, Craig Gaffney and Savannah Gaffney; and seven nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Constance Hebda-Barboza, and Joseph, Alexander and Eugene Krecioch.

Her funeral service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 am prior to the service. Burial will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.