Richard Thomas Matthew Gaffney
Richard Thomas Matthew Gaffney passed away peacefully at 2:35 pm on March 10th 2025 at the age of 65. He was born in St.Louis, MO. On June 24th 1959.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years; Martha Gaffney, his three loving son’s and their families; Richie and Carrie, Jason and Jennifer, and Shaun and Robin, as well as his loving brothers and his extended family.
Richard was a gold gloves champion who loved sports, poker stars, and spending time with his caring family as much as possible.
He has touched a lot of lives and is loved and missed by many.
I don’t have the words brother… You are and will be missed for the rest of my life… I’ll miss our talks at work and our daily St Louis Blues stories… God speed my brother!!!
I love and miss you dearly… I’ll always remember some of the best advice you ever gave me was to “watch your ass” and I always will.
I’m going to miss you being here, the hugs ,all the family nights, BBQs,and concerts (he would talk to everyone)😪, thankyou for being a real father to my sister, and you were there for me also, you were a great man that just wanted to provide for your family, play poker stars and sleep,Did not deserve to go out like this , I Love you ❣️
You always gave me a good chuckle! The special “Good Mornings” you gave so many people. You are and will be missed my friend! ♥
You will definitely be missed uncle rich!!! Family bbqs won’t be the same without you!!!! Keep being the angel you are watching over Aunt Marty and my cousins🤍 I love and miss you so much!!!!
Damn… you’ve been in my life for so long. It just won’t be the same without you. Safe travels my friend. This life is just one journey of many.
You will be so very missed by many. You’ve been my second Pop’s for damn near 30 years. You have been a amazing father and I always enjoyed spending time camping and movie nights with the family. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love you Pops.
You were the best father for your family and many more! I will miss your grunts as your gestured good morning, all of your brilliant smart ass remarks but most of all hearing you call me “baby girl”. I have had many father figures but none made me feel safe and protected like you did. Fly high pops, I know your watching over us all.
Services are this Saturday March 29th between 11-2 and is open for all who knew Rich and would like to pay their final respects.
2135 Chouteau St.Louis MO.
St Louis Cremation
I don’t know where to start. You’ve been my second father half my life. Thank you for accepting me into your family and always having my back. I will miss you. I will also miss the way Richie always looked at you. Thank you for letting me live with you, for enjoying sharing your home with the first cat in the family (Mischief). I will remember all of the wonderful family memories and treasure them. You would be happy to see all of kids spending time together. That is because of our love for you. Happy to be your daughter in law. Love and miss you. Rest comfortably now, with no pain. See you on the other side.
Thank you for being you. A great man and a great father and friend to me my whole life. For choosing us and loving us unconditionally. I’m going to try to be as strong as you, but it’s hard right now.None of us are perfect, but you were the perfect Dad to me.
I’ll love you and miss you for the rest of my life.