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Ryan McCafferty Obituary

Weymouth Ryan P. McCafferty age 28 of Weymouth passed away unexpectedly of Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Born in Boston. Resident of Weymouth for the past 14 years. Graduate of Weymouth High School class of 1998. Employed with the MBTA for 6 years. Member of the Local 589 of Boston. Avid sports fan. Beloved son of James A. and Debra M. (Ryan) McCafferty of Weymouth. Loving brother of Kristi A. McCafferty of Weymouth and brother of the late James McCafferty. Devoted uncle of Julia M. Nee of Weymouth. Loving companion of Paula Pennachio of Dorchester. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, SO. WEYMOUTH at 809 Main St. (Rte. 18 opposite South Shore Hospital) Monday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10:00 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home Sunday 4-8 P.M. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ryans memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2008.

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Ron English

August 16, 2022

sorry to hear of your loss.

Ron (Marie {John's Sister} Son from Sudbury)

paula pennacchio

August 29, 2008

I miss and love you so much it hurts. I still cant believe this. I hope you, Jay and Ozzie are raising hell together up there! xoxo

Dina Jelley (MBTA)

August 29, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Justin Gray

August 26, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. He was far too young and will be deeply missed.

SHEILA

August 26, 2008

McCAFFERTY FAMILY
I KNEW RYAN FOR YEARS THRU CAITLIN, AND I REMEMBER THE TIME HE BROUGHT HOME A KEY THAT STARTED THE TRAIN FOR MY SON WHO IS IN LOVE WITH TRAINS. HE STILL PLAYS WITH IT TILL THIS DAY AND EVERY TIME I SEE HIM PLAY WITH IT I WILL THINK OF HOW KIND AND SWEET HE WAS. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS.

Dave and Marion Manning Dave 6441 M.B.T.A.

August 25, 2008

You all are in our thoughts and prayers... Parents are so not supposed to bury their children,,, Dave and I know what you are going thru right now,,, we will pray with you...

Lindsay King-Reed

August 25, 2008

Jimmy,Debbie,and Kristi

Im so sorry to hear about your loss. Ryan was a loving son,brother,and friend to those closest to him. I know he's with Jay now watching over his family and friends. Again i'm sorry for your loss, and my deepest regrets and sympathy to his family.

Marie (nee McCafferty) and Ron English

August 24, 2008

Jimmy, Debbie & Kristi,

Marie and I, and my family, are so sorry about your loss. He was so young.

our prayers are with you

Carol Gerhart

August 24, 2008

Jimmy and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of great memeories growing up with you and Ryan. It makes me very sad that you are going through this. Love to you and Kristi. Love Carol (Lance, Luke, Lily)

Jaime Drogseth

August 24, 2008

Debbie, Jimmy and Kristi,
I only meet Ryan a few times but he seemed like such a great person. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. I'm sure Jay will be taking good care of his little brother.
Thinking of you,

Jocelyne LeBlanc

August 24, 2008

Jimmy, Debbie & Kristi,
I let our family know up here in New Brunswick what's been going on. We are all heartbroken and saddened. We all send our condolences. It's such a shock. May Ryan & Jay rest in peace and watch over our family. We love you. xoxo

August 24, 2008

Jim, Debbie, Kristi and Juilia,
Our deepest sympathy during this time. Our thoughts are with you. If there is anything we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask.
Rick, Sue, James and Molly O'Neil

August 24, 2008

To McCafferty Family,

I never knew Ryan yet as I look at his picture it is so sad that a young man with such a beautiful smile has left this earth too soon. A reader.

Sue

August 23, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristin Dodd

August 23, 2008

Jimmy, Debbie and Kristie,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ryan was like an older brother and was always there when you needed him. Ryan will be missed by all who knew him.

Joan Lohmar

August 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

The Lohmar Family
Raynham,Ma

Jen, Kristi, Don, and Karen Concheri

August 23, 2008

Debbie, Jimmy, and Kristi,
Ryan brought our family so much joy over the years, and we are going to miss him so much... if there is anything you need, dont hesitate to ask, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jen Concheri

August 23, 2008

Ryan, you have been there for me through my toughest times, my happiest times, and I will forever cherish the times I got to spend with you... I am lucky that I got to call you my best friend and you will forever be in my heart... I love you.

Bill, Ellen, and Caitlin Ryan

August 23, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Vinnie and Jill Tonello

August 22, 2008

Debbie, Jimmy and Kristy,
We are so sorry about Ryan and we are thinking of you everyday. We love him and miss him so much.

Matt Connolly and Andrea Jenkins

August 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

auntie foot karen beyer

August 22, 2008

he was a beautiful person

August 22, 2008

To Ryans Family,
I am extremely sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and my prayers

Corinne Hall

August 22, 2008

Jimmy, Debbie and Kristi, We are shocked and saddened to hear of Ryan's passing. Thinking of you and sending our sincere sympathy.

Love to you all. Steve & Corinne

daniel gilmartin

August 22, 2008

Dear Jimmy and Debbie,
Know that your two boys are at peace together. They would want you to stay strong for Kristi and each other.
God bless all of you duing this very difficult time. Danny Gilmartin

joe and kerri tonello

August 22, 2008

Ryan we love you so much!! you will never be forgotten r.i.p brother.

August 22, 2008

Jimmy, Debbie and Kristie,
You are in the prayers of our entire family. We have nothing but loving and funny memories of Ryan from growing up with him! We will miss him as a neighbor, good friend and the warm, funny person that he is!
With our deepest sympathy,
The Piccuito Family

Steve & Deb Crandall

August 22, 2008

Dear Jimmy, Debbie, & Kristi,
There just aren't any words that can properly express our sadness over hearing the news of Ryan. Our most sincerest condolences and sympathy go out to you and your families. You will be in our hearts and prayers for a very long time...
With much love,

Nicole Swift

August 22, 2008

I still can't believe it Ryan. I have nothing but good memories of you. You will forever be remembered and missed by all.

Love Nicole

Scott & Leslie Hall

August 22, 2008

Jimmy, Debbie and Kristi,

Our deepest heartfelt condolences on the sudden loss of Ryan, You are all in our prayers.

August 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this sad time.

Karen, Marianne, Barbie and
Barbara T Credit Union Quincy

Joe & Melisa Cassell

August 22, 2008

Deb, Jimmy & Kristi,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Ryan's passing. He was such a wonderful person with a great sense of humor and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he always rest in peace.

Joe & Amanda Donnelly

August 22, 2008

Ryan will always be a special person that we never got to know better. He was a best friend to my best friend and a smiling face whenever I met him. I'll always remember him as a friend. Love always.

James Almeida, Jr.

August 22, 2008

Dear Debbie,Jimmy,and Kristy:
Words just cannot express to you the sorrow that I feel. I have so many fond memories of Ryan's childhood, we had fun together !
God Bless all of you.
Love,
Jim Almeida, Jr.

August 22, 2008

Debbie, Jimmy & Kristi,
Extending deepest sympathy
For you in your loss.
We hope that comfort and peace
May come to you.

Bernadette & Joey

August 22, 2008

He was a great person, that always made everyone smile. He will be missed by many.

Crystal Gillespie

August 22, 2008

We love you Ry, more than you will ever know. You will be in our hearts forever.

Joanne & Brian McGloin

August 22, 2008

Deb,Jimmy and Kristy,
I am so sorry to hear about Ryan my heart goes out to you and everyone that he has touched.HE was a great son and brother and will be missed by all.

Kathy&Tom

August 22, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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