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William McCaffrey Obituary
- - It is with great sadness that the family of William Francis McCaffrey announces his passing peacefully at his home on Sunday January 28th, 2018 at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by wives Sharon McCaffrey, Ellen McCaffrey, and Jane McCaffrey; as well as his brother Jimmy McCaffrey, sister Mary Ann Walker, and parents George and Jule McCaffrey.
He is lovingly remembered by all of his children Shannon McCaffrey, Molly McCaffrey, Peggy Calvert, Michael McCaffrey, Eileen Casper, James McCaffrey, Paddy McCaffrey-Allen, Janie Widman, Sandy Schmitt, Kim Saltzstein and Kristin Moulden; his 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Patrick McCaffrey of Columbus, Ohio and Katherine McCaffrey of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Bill, call sign "Zipper", is a veteran pilot of the Vietnam War where he served with distinction as a Lieutenant Colonel for 16 years in the Marine Corps before devoting over 20 years as a commercial airline pilot for Frontier and Continental Airlines.
He took pride in his family and his craftsman abilities, always wanting to create wooden masterpieces by hand. His family and friends can attest to his never wavering discipline and patriotism that he learned as a Marine pilot.
A viewing and memorial service will be held Monday February 5th 2018 at 5pm-6pm followed by a rosary said in his name from 6pm-7pm at Community Church of New Thought, 5013 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday February 6, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 2654 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295.
Memorial donations may be made to a cause dear to Bill's heart: St. Jude's Hospital or U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
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Sam and Joan Vanfossan
February 6, 2018
Condolences to the McCaffrey family from the Vanfossan family. We know how important family was to Bill and we send our prayers that all of you will find comfort in each other and the memories you share. We are sending a donation to St. Judes Hospital in Bill's honor.
John and Sherry Muhlstein
February 5, 2018
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm against your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Gods speed William McCaffrey,
Your family loved you well....
Fun with pop
Eileen Casper
February 5, 2018
Love , miss you dad ! Enjoy peace in heaven with mom, all Our relatives!
Juanita
February 3, 2018
What a blessing to have shared so many years and memories with your beloved Bill. May the God of all comfort sustain each of you during your time of grief.
Jenifer Kyte
February 2, 2018
God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Gilley Obregon
February 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss of a man I was very fond of ! Bill treated me like another son , he had a house full , was there when I needed some guidance as a young man , I will always be thankful to have him and the complete family as my friend ! You all are in my thoughts and prayers
February 2, 2018
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
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