Phyllis A. Cafferty

Phyllis A. Cafferty obituary, EVERGREEN PARK, IL

Phyllis A. Cafferty

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Mar

3

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Mar

4

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9:30 a.m.

ST. MICHAEL CHURCH

14327 HIGHLAND AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462

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Phyllis Cafferty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Mar. 1, 2026.
Phyllis "Tootsie" Cafferty (nee Aranza) died peacefully at home February 28, 2026 Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Thomas for 65 beautiful years.

Loving and caring mother of John (Peggi), Tom Jr. (Jennifer), Kevin Michael, Joan (Steve) Rost, Sharon (Dale) Czarny and late Baby Mary Cafferty.

Fun loving Baba of Reba (Brian) Dabbs, Owen, Oliver, Isabel, Ellis, Kelly, Michael, Daniel, Alyssa and Kyle.

Beloved daughter of the late John and Anna Aranza.

Dear sister of John E. (Elaine) Aranza, late Mary Condic, and late Joan Aranza.

Fond Aunt and Kuma to many loving nieces and nephews.

Devoted friend to many.

Phyllis and Tom loved entertaining and having many great parties. "ZIVIO"

Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m.

Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. to St. Michael Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery

Please leave a memory for the family on Phyllis Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Mar

4

Service

9:30 a.m.

ST. MICHAEL CHURCH

14327 HIGHLAND AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462

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