Jay M. Flaherty

Jay M. Flaherty, 80, of Massillon, passed away surrounded by his family on February 25, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on January 12, 1944 to the late Donald and Ruth (McMillen) Flaherty of Cadiz, OH.

He graduated from Scio High School, Class of 1962 and graduated from Canton College. He was a veteran of The United States Army Reserve. Jay was the Secretary/Treasurer for Whisler Plumbing and Heating, retiring in 2006 after 42 years of service. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served on the finance committee and a church trustee. Jay was dedicated to his family and he adored his grandchildren. Jay loved to travel with his family and continued traveling in his retirement with his wife.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Doris (Rufener) Flaherty; their children, Michael (Peggy) Flaherty and Jennifer (Timothy) House; and grandchildren, Riley Helline, Donald, Konstantine, and Yianni Flaherty.

Visitation will be held on February 29, 2024, from 6 pm - 8 pm and on March 1, 2024, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, 1:30 pm at the Paquelet Funeral Home, with Pastor Tina Siroki officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Memory Garden.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Messages of condolence and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com