Robert F. Mahaffey

Robert “Bob” Mahaffey, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 surrounded by his children. Born September 14, 1920 to Charles T. Mahaffey II and Catherine Mahaffey, nee Mamaux, in Canal Twp. PA. His faith and family were top priorities in his life. He was a devoted and loving husband, the best father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a wonderful brother, uncle and friend. He served his country in WWII in the US Army as a Lead Bombardier in a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 34th Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf clusters and four Battle Stars, and the rank of First Lieutenant. On December 1, 1945 he married the love of his life, his joy, Mary Margaret Logue, with whom he enjoyed 63 years of marriage. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, he worked as a Senior Resident Engineer with the Pennsylvania Dept of Highways in Franklin, PA before moving to Toledo in 1955. He worked at Charles Barber & Associates, where he designed and supervised the construction of airports and other civil engineering development projects in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In 1982 Bob and Mary Margaret moved to Fairview Park, OH where he joined the engineering staff of the Cleveland Hopkins International & Burke Lakefront Airports in Cleveland, OH. Spending time with his family, researching the genealogy of the “Magnificent Nine” Mahaffeys and traveling to visit friends and relatives were Bob's passions. He also worked tirelessly alongside Mary Margaret as a volunteer for numerous charitable organizations, including Rosary Cathedral, Mobile Meals, BLUE and The St. Vincent de Paul Society. His hobbies included building model train layouts, working in stained glass, watching Westerns, and playing Hearts with family and friends. Bob is survived by his children, Peggy Kurdys, Mary Anne (Barry) Skeldon, Tom (Nancy) Mahaffey and Steve (Karen) Mahaffey; ten grandchildren and eight, great-grandchildren, his sisters, Mary, Anne and Therese, a couple of special cousins and lots of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, their sons, Paul, and Robert II; his parents, and his five brothers. His life here has ended but his spirit survives, we hope he knows how much he enriched our lives. Visitation will be Friday November 26, 2010, from 2-8 p.m. in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (419-472-7633), and also on Saturday November 27, 2010, from 10 a.m. until prayers at 11:15 a.m. The Funeral Mass will follow at 12 Noon, in Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Rosary Cathedral Church or Mobile Meals. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ansberg-west.com

Robert F. Mahaffey

September 14, 1920 - November 23, 2010