The Providence Human Relations Commissions extends it’s sincerest condolences to the friends, family, and community of Commissioner John Gaffney, who passed away on April 12th, 2020. His fellow Commissioners knew Commissioner Gaffney as a true warrior for equality and equity in the City of Providence, whose deep historical knowledge, passion, and leadership on the commission will be missed.
Options Magazine wrote a touching and heartfelt remembrance of Commissioner’s Gaffney’s legacy, which can be found here: https://www.optionsri.org/post/remembering-john-gaffney