Obituary of John F. Caffrey

John F. Caffrey, of Massapequa Park, died September 8, 2016 at Calvary Hospital in Brooklyn, NY John was married to the late Alice (Shanahan) Caffrey who died on March 21, 2009. Born in New York City, John was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Finlay) Caffrey. He was predeceased by his sister Helen Matteo, and his brothers Rev. William Caffrey and Bro. Nicholas Caffrey. John was a graduate of Metropolitan Vocational High School, and following graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Corp where he served in Japan. Married in 1954, John and Alice first resided in Woodside, Queens to start their family. They moved to Queens Village, NY before settling in Massapequa Park, where he lived for almost 50 years. John was a very active member of his community. He was a communicant of St Rose of Lima Parish, and active in the Memorare Council of the Knights of Columbus; Division 15 of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians; The Tara Pipes and Drums (of which he was a founding member), American Legion Post 1066; and VFW Post 7277. John is survived by his children: Kevin (Lynn) Caffrey of Westford, MA; John (Mary) Caffrey of Westford, MA; Patricia Caffrey of Brooklyn, NY; Eileen (Stephen) Witowski of New Britain, PA; Maureen Caffrey of Massapequa Park, NY; and Mary (Robert) Arciello of Port Jefferson, NY. And eight grandchildren: Brendan Caffrey of Avon, CO; Daniel (Dawn) Caffrey of Richmond, VT; Sean (Mary) Caffrey of Seattle, WA; Katie Caffrey of Los Angeles, CA; Erin Witowski of Washington DC; Michael Witowski of Philadelphia, PA; Alanna Witowski of New Britain, PA; and Nicholas Arciello of Port Jefferson, NY.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Calvary Hospital, 150 55th street, Brooklyn, NY 11220