Stephen G. Claffey

Stephen G. Claffey, 45, of Mayo, Florida, died Friday (8/9) at the home of his mother in Dunnellon, after a lengthy illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Donald James (D.J.) and Kathy Claffey, Stephen was a teacher and soccer coach at Suwanee Middle School.

He was a member of the Triple Creek Hunting Club.

Surviving family includes his mother Kathy; brothers Nick and Mike and his wife Malinda Claffey; sister Dawn Bowne; son William (Billy) Patton; God Father Clifford Kenz; several uncles and aunts including his caregivers Uncle Dennis and Aunt Joyce; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Funeral Service, celebrating his life, will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon on Sunday (8/18) 3:00 PM with Pastor Eddie Fulford offiiciating.

The Family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, Florida or the American Cancer Society, Florida Division, 3709 West Jetton Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629-5146

Funeral arrangements under the care of the Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon (352-489-2429).