An Olean High School graduate, Mr. Lafferty earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from St. Bonaventure University and received certification as a guidance counselor and principal. He also participated in the ROTC program. DuringWorld War II, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army in France, Germany and Italy.
Mr. Lafferty spent his entire career at Forestville Central School, where he was active in school activities. He began as a teacher of English and Latin, served as a guidance counselor, and retired in 1978 as principal.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed music, reading, yard work and gardening.
He was the husband of Margaret (Graf) Lafferty; son of the late Hugh and Anna (Eisert) Lafferty; and brother of Hugh Lafferty of Cos Cobb, CT, and the late Robert Lafferty; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel Inc., Silver Creek.