Lynn Marie Gaffney, nee Rizzo (1951-2011) NV and IL
Lynn Marie Gaffney, nee Rizzo, age 59 born in Chicago, IL, a resident of Henderson, Nevada, and formally of Bartlett, IL, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 21, 1951, in Chicago, IL. Lynn was preceded by mother Marie (Drummond) Rizzo and father Vincent Rizzo. She was the loving wife of Bill Gaffney whom she married on December 16, 1979. Beloved mother of Keith, Susan and Mackenzie Gaffney; grandmother of Blake and Nicholas Gaffney. Lynn is survived by brother, Vincent (Annette) Rizzo, niece, Nicole and nephews Vincent Michael and Andrew; sister Cynthia (Rizzo) Johnson and niece Kristen and nephew Zachary. Lynn was an inspiration to not only family and close friends, but to everyone she met along her journey. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1981 and fought continuous battles with the disease. Her beauty, kindness and pure positive love drew many to her circle and brought inspiration to all. From day one, Lynn always put everyone's needs ahead of her own, being the heart of her family even during her own health struggles - yet continually remained the life and light of the party. She will be missed dearly and live forever in our souls. Visitation, Palm Mortuary, 7600 South Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89123-1536 702-464-8500 Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Service St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052, 702-914-2175 In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Lynn Gaffney's name to: The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Northwestern University Office of Development, 750 North Lake Shore Drive, 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 Or Online at: https://www.secure.cancer.northwestern.edu/donation_new/index.cfm Published in Chicago Tribune on February 12, 2011