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EDWARD CAFFERTY Obituary

Edward J. Cafferty, 77, of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY died on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the Cabrini Nursing Home. For many years, he was employed as a stationary engineer for the City of New York and then later for the Albert Einstein Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea and was a proud member of the V.F.W. Devoted husband of Mary. Loving father of Michael (Barbara), Thomas and Colin (Matilda) Cafferty. Delighted grandfather of Ally, Dani and Matt. Dear brother of the late John and Bill. Edward was a kind and gentle man respected by all and is very thankful for his many caring friends. Friends may call at the Hastings Funeral Home, 15 Spring St. on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Matthew Church on Saturday at 10 am. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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Published by The Journal News on Jan. 15, 2004.

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