DONALD JAMES "PAP" McAFEE

DONALD JAMES "PAP" McAFEE

DONALD McAFEE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 10 to Mar. 12, 2012.
McAFEE DONALD JAMES "PAP"
Peacefully meeting his wife on Thursday, March 8, 2012, age 80, of Arlington, formerly of Mt. Washington, joined his family's angels in heaven. Beloved husband of the late Grace J. (Lancia) McAfee; generous and hard working father of Donna (Frank) Wielock, Clifford (Linda) McAfee and James (Patricia) McAfee; Pap will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Sue Wielock, Georgean (Eddie) Orr, Christopher Wielock, Alicia Suess, Clifford, Jr. (Mia), Michael, Shannon, Ashley and James McAfee, Jr.; he will watch over his six great-grandchildren, Nina, Gianna, Hana, Grace, Alexis and his "Bubba," Grant. Pap was survived by many special friends, family, neighbors and his black lab, Vito. A Korean War veteran and former Operating Engineer of Local 95. Pap spent his life devoted to his family. Friends welcome Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington, where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
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March 13, 2012

Marie Scotty posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2012

Patti Ceraso posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2012

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Marie Scotty

March 13, 2012

My deepest sympathy and prayers. Just remember that you have a special Angel watching over you.

Patti Ceraso

March 12, 2012

Donna, Frank and Family
I was saddened to learn of Uncle Don's passing. He is at peace now and in a much greater place! May your memories bring comfort to you all in the days and weeks ahead and one day those memories will bring great smiles to you all.

March 12, 2012

Donna, Frank and Family
We are very sorry for your loss.

Linda, Gary and Keri Klein

March 12, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Jim.
Dick and Pati Leggate
Shenango

Amy King

March 12, 2012

Shannon,
Im sorry for you and your family for the loss of a man I can see was truely a great person. You know how to reach me or find me when you need me, Im always here for ya hun! Love ya!!!

Marlene Masucci

March 11, 2012

Our condolences to the McAfee family.
Bill and Marlene Masucci

Sue Warner

March 11, 2012

One of my first memories of Pap is him taking Steph and Megan up and down the street looking for pennies. I didn't find out until years later that he had put the pennies out for them to find. Such a sweet, kind and wonderful guy. The neighborhood just isn't going to be the same without him around.

March 11, 2012

Pappy Mac, you will truly be missed by all, you are with the love of your life again, thank you for always being there, I will really miss our phone conversations. Donna Grace, My Chum Sue, Frank, Genie, Chris & the rest of you guys, you have my sympathy & blessings, you are forever in my prayers I'm always here for you!
Warmest Love,
Charlotte & Family

Matt Hogue

March 11, 2012

So sorry for your loss! He was such a great guy.

Debbie Schultz

March 10, 2012

Donna and Frank and family Sorry about Pap. The neighborhood won't be the same without him walking patrol! We will miss him. Hang in there.

March 10, 2012

Sorry to hear about Don ,worked with him at the Park building many years ago. He was a kind man .
Rick Whalen

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