Robert William Claffey Jr.
May 13, 1953 ~ February 18, 2020 (age 66) 66 Years Old
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Robert William Claffey Jr., husband of Phyllis Randall Claffey for 41 years, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner. He was 66. Mr. Claffey was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Kenner, Louisiana.
He is survived by his daughter, Alicia C. Daigneault (Scott) and step-children: Robert C. Flick Jr. and Sandra F. Mesa (Ricardo); his grandson, Lucas Daigneault and step-grandchildren: Nicholas Bernal, McKaela Bernal, Domenic Mesa, and Bradley Flick; a sister, Carolyn C. Fuller (Claud) and a brother, Patrick G. Claffey (Susan). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: John Fuller, James Fuller, Sarah C. Paretti (Gino), and Brian Claffey (Ashley); grand-nieces: Abigail Claffey and Amelia Claffey; and a host of relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents: the late Robert W. Claffey Sr. and Irma S. Claffey; a sister, Dianne K. Claffey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Robert attended St. Matthew the Apostle Elementary and Kehoe Academy, where he played football and earned the nickname “stump” for being a short-legged fast runner. He then attended and graduated from East Jefferson High School. As a young man, Bobby helped his parents with their business, Claffey’s Nursery, and went on to run his own landscaping business for a short time. He continued his work with plants for many years as a landscape designer with First Lake Properties, eventually earning the nickname “Tree Man.” For a brief time, he was employed with Tricor mail delivery service. His tenure with First Lake Properties lasted over 30 years, where he held the position of Superintendent of Construction, overseeing the building and renovation of various apartment communities and commercial business buildings across Jefferson Parish. He also fabricated wooden address signs for apartment buildings and oversaw the trimming and removal of trees with J & W Tree Service. Bob enjoyed the game of pool and won trophies in multiple tournaments in his younger years. He was an avid Saints and LSU fan. He also loved playing golf and going fishing with various friends over the years. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the outdoors, colorful personality, and unique sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service, which will be celebrated at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
He is survived by his daughter, Alicia C. Daigneault (Scott) and step-children: Robert C. Flick Jr. and Sandra F. Mesa (Ricardo); his grandson, Lucas Daigneault and step-grandchildren: Nicholas Bernal, McKaela Bernal, Domenic Mesa, and Bradley Flick; a sister, Carolyn C. Fuller (Claud) and a brother, Patrick G. Claffey (Susan). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: John Fuller, James Fuller, Sarah C. Paretti (Gino), and Brian Claffey (Ashley); grand-nieces: Abigail Claffey and Amelia Claffey; and a host of relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents: the late Robert W. Claffey Sr. and Irma S. Claffey; a sister, Dianne K. Claffey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Robert attended St. Matthew the Apostle Elementary and Kehoe Academy, where he played football and earned the nickname “stump” for being a short-legged fast runner. He then attended and graduated from East Jefferson High School. As a young man, Bobby helped his parents with their business, Claffey’s Nursery, and went on to run his own landscaping business for a short time. He continued his work with plants for many years as a landscape designer with First Lake Properties, eventually earning the nickname “Tree Man.” For a brief time, he was employed with Tricor mail delivery service. His tenure with First Lake Properties lasted over 30 years, where he held the position of Superintendent of Construction, overseeing the building and renovation of various apartment communities and commercial business buildings across Jefferson Parish. He also fabricated wooden address signs for apartment buildings and oversaw the trimming and removal of trees with J & W Tree Service. Bob enjoyed the game of pool and won trophies in multiple tournaments in his younger years. He was an avid Saints and LSU fan. He also loved playing golf and going fishing with various friends over the years. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the outdoors, colorful personality, and unique sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service, which will be celebrated at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
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