Vincent Haffey Obituary

Lifelong Durango resident Vincent Cornelius Haffey died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his home. He was 64. The cause of death is undetermined at this time.

Mr. Haffey was born to Joseph and Josephine Haffey on Nov. 2, 1949, in Durango. His parents were the owners and operators of Haffey's store in Durango.

Mr. Haffey graduated from Durango High School in the mid-1960s.

"Vince is best remembered as a young clerk in the family business, a skilled fisherman and a fabulous drummer," according to his family. "Vince played behind many local musicians as well as musicians he toured with during the 1960s and early 1970s."

Most notably, his family said, he was a member of the Dean Davis Trio in his late teens and early 20s. His contributions to the band can be heard on the Trio's recorded albums.

"Vince initiated college funds for both his niece and nephew to help them in achieving their dreams," according to his family. "He was a loving uncle to both Josh and Gabrielle and inquired daily about their welfare. They remember him for his uniqueness, hearty sense of humor and for his love of music and fishing. The family joke was that anyone could be fishing right next to Vince experiencing no luck with Vince having caught his limit in no time at all."

Mr. Haffey is survived by his sister, Karen Mischke, of Cortez; and one niece and one nephew.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango. Chaplain Earl Caudill will officiate. Hood Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Bridge Emergency Shelter, P.O. Box 56, Cortez, CO, 81321.