Irma Schwab Claffey, wife of the late Robert William Claffey, Sr., died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was 97. Mrs. Claffey was a housewife who lived in River Ridge for the past 62 years. She was an avid gardener who belonged to the Hoe and Hope Garden Club. Mrs. Claffey volunteered at East Jefferson General Hospital for well over 20 years. She was also a league bowler for many years, and a long time member of the Merry Magdalens. She loved playing bridge, and gained many treasured friends over the years through this wonderful game. Mrs. Claffey is survived by her children: Dianne K. Claffey, Carolyn C. Fuller (Claud), Robert W. Claffey, Jr. (Phyllis), and Patrick G. Claffey (Susan); a sister, Georgette McCoy Young (the late Herbert McCoy and the late Robert Young); grandchildren: Alicia C. Daigneault (Scott), John Fuller, James Fuller, Sarah Claffey, and Brian Claffey (Ashley); two great- grandchildren: Abigail (Claffey) and Lucas (Daigneault); and many nieces, nephews, dear friends and neighbors. In addition to her beloved husband, Robert William Claffey, Sr., she was preceded in death by her parents George R. Schwab and Margaret Connor Schwab, her sisters Margaret S. Young (Robert), Shirley K. Schwab, Audrey S. Drendel (William), and Marie Noel S. Digby (Martin); as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, which will be celebrated at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Masses preferred. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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