Crystal Faith Gaffey

Crystal Faith Gaffey, age 42, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at the St. Luke’s Home after a courageous battle. Her loving family was by her side at the time of her passing. Born in New Hartford on October 11, 1963, Crystal was the daughter of Ruth Gaffey and the late Ralph Calicchia. Raised and educated in Utica, she graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. Crystal shared many years with Ron Gigliotti, and their relationship knew the blessing of two beautiful children and wonderful times. During her working career, Crystal’s occupations were always in the framework of helping others. She was a residence counselor at the ARC, and at one time was a bus monitor for the Utica City School District. As a mother, she was devoted to the care and well-being of her children. She dedicated her time to them and supported their family life and daily activities. She raised her children to be good people, to respect others, and to love one another. As a daughter, she was dearly appreciated and always full of life and energy. Mother and daughter delighted in the routine of ‘morning coffee and music’, and her sisters shared a supportive and spiritual closeness with her. They valued her many admirable qualities. Crystal cherished the enduring memories of special outdoor trips and vacations. She enjoyed sunbathing and was very meticulous in her appearance. She believed in her God, who helped her through difficult times, and was a communicant of Historic Old St. John’s Church. Crystal’s survivors include her daughter, Gabrielle Valenteen Gaffey and her fiance, Chris Mosher, of Utica; her son, Ron L. Gigliotti, Jr. and his fiancée, Sharelle Reynolds; her companion of many years, Ron Gigliotti; her mother, Ruth Gaffey of Utica; and her grandchildren, Tristyn, and Shaliyah. In addition, she leaves her sisters, Debi Gaffey, Rochelle Torres and her fiance, Chris Jadwick, and Joanne Calicchia, all of Utica; her brother, Joseph Dzwonkowski of Michigan; and her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Ralph Gaffey and two sisters, Linda and her infant sister, Marie. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 4-6 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Crystal’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9:30 at Historic Old St. John’s Church. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Crystal Faith Gaffey

October 11, 1963 - October 3, 2006