Thomas M. Gaffney, 74, of Clifton, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born in Paterson he was a resident of Clifton for over 20 years. A parishioner of Massapequa Tabernacle, Massapequa, Long Island, Thomas was a Quality Controller for Chromalloy, NY, Orangeburg, NY for many years. A lover of music, Thomas enjoyed collecting records and was a music trivia buff.

Beloved father of Michael T. Gaffney. Devoted brother of Eileen and Joanne Gaffney, and the late Catherine Robertson and Patricia Lacetti. Loving uncle of Suzanne Gaffney. Cherished great uncle of Jules Bannister.

Visiting Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2-6 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Service, Monday, December 22, 2025, 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.