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Gerald McCaffery Obituary

McCAFFERY - Gerald (Jerry), of West Palm Beach, FL (formerly of Garden City Park, NY and Syosset, NY) on August 11, 2008. Teacher and Counselor. Member of AA since 1982. Father of Agnes, Kathleen, Sean, Eileen and the late Mary Alice. Fond brother of the late Edward and Joseph. Grandfather of four. Celebration of the liturgy of Christian burial to be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:30am at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, NY. Interment Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester, MA. Memorial contributions can be made to the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 207 Hillside Ave., Williston Park NY 11596. www.moloneyfh.com.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 4, 2008.

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Frank Alleva

September 8, 2008

I was sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. I spent time with him in the Syosset Fire Department and will always remember him for his kindness and ability to reach out to others in need.

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