Michael S. Claffey

Claffey, Michael S., 46, of North Arlington, NJ formerly of Lyndhurst on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Garda) Claffey. Adored father of Noel and Shawna Claffey. Cherished son of James & Nicki Claffey. Dear Brother of James & his wife Kathryn, Patrick, Andrew & his wife Lena, James, Jr., Richard & his wife Rhonda, and Lisa Ann Claffey. Loving cousin of Lori Maione. Devoted son-in-law of Ann Garda. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. Michael was a Stage Hand at Madison Square Garden for 29 years and was a member of Local #One IATSE. Funeral Saturday at 10AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, NJ. Funeral Mass 11 AM Queen of Peace R.C. Church, North Arlington. Entombment Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 4-9PM. Send condolences to stellatofuneralhomes.com

On Thursday February 19, 2009, Mrs. Claffey's black Bebe jacket was mistakenly removed from the funeral home. The jacket was given to her by Michael and she is anxious to get it back. If you have any information, please call the funeral home at 201-438-4664.