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Kevin Caffrey Obituary
Kevin was born in Meriden on Feb. 1, 1960, to George John Caffrey and Josephine Scalise Caffrey, of Meriden. Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Maloney High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band and was a state champion wrestler. It was wrestling that brought Kevin to Tennessee after being recruited by Middle Tennessee State University.
In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his wife, Tracy and their five children, Rachel, Brian, Kimberly, Molly and Sarah, of La Vergne, Tenn.; his siblings, twin brother, John Caffrey, of La Vergne, Tenn.; and sister, Jessica O'Neal and brother-in-law, Glenn, of Arlington, Va.; and his nieces and nephews, Taylor, Logan, Nicholas, Keaton, Sadie and Ian.
His family will receive relatives and friends at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden on Saturday, May 25, from 4 to7 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.jferryfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Caffrey
Randy Mantilia
February 20, 2022
John and Jessica :
It was a great pleasure and honor to have played the trumpet along side of Kevin in The Washington Park Drum Corps in the 1970's .
Kevin and John were my Drum Corps buddies .
Sincerely ,
Randy Mantilia
June 2, 2013
to the caffrey family so sorry for your loss I'll always remember the dc trip with band in 12th grade. rip kevin jim and kathy blackall
Carl Statchen
May 26, 2013
To the Caffrey family... I am very sorry to learn of Kevin's passing. I wrestled with both Kevin and John back in the late 70's. Both were excellent wrestlers and more importantly just good people. Kevin was very hard on me at times but I later learned it was because he wanted me to reach my potential as a wrestler. He could pick on me but no one else could even think about it !!! Please be comforted that he is now at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
He's been a true blessing in so many people's lives!
Tina Nichols
May 25, 2013
I am so sorry that we ALL have lost touch and that I wasn't there for your family like I should have been, I hate knowing that you all went thru this all of your friends (sadly, I'm referring to myself and for that I am so very Sorry) - I believe you ALL know that I would have been there if we hadn't lost touch. I've always been there before & will always be here, I'm just sorry that I didn't keep in touch better before this very painful tragedy and I am so sorry for that! I remember all the gatherings at my house and all the fun times we had (camping :) going out for drinks :) going to watch fireworks, staying up late when we lived at Rory Cove)! Tracy, you & the kids know that you're like a 2nd family to me! KEVIN was a good man and a great Karaoke Sinatra singer! I'm glad that he was a part of my family's life and I hope that we all can continue to pick back up where we left off and renew our relationship - I have missed your family! Kevin has touched a place in my heart and he will always be remembered! R.I.P. My friend!
John Banks
May 25, 2013
Kevin Caffrey!! Both Kevin and brother work for me at Holiday Inn , meriden, great kids. My god bless your family and may you rest in peace, give my best to George and John.
john banks
Jim Murphy
May 25, 2013
John and the Caffrey family; I was saddened to hear the news of Kevin's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer caffrey
May 24, 2013
Would like to say sorry to the caffrey family that live in Meriden ct on their loss of another child ur in my thoughts an prayers. Sorry for Nick an Taylor an Keaton an Logan an to Jessica little ones too love y'all
Carol and Lynn Taylor
May 23, 2013
Our sympathies to the Caffrey family. Kevin was such a great person with a very kind heart. And as seems to be the case with everyone from the neighborhood, we'll always remember trumpets, wrestling and football jerseys when we think of Kevin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hector Cardona
May 23, 2013
My condolences to the Caffrey family.
You will be in my prayers.
Tracy Leonard
May 23, 2013
Thoughts and prayers with the entire Caffrey family and their friends. Know that Kevin is with you all...always. May you find peace, in time, in the memories of him. God Bless. Stay strong, Jess...thoughts with you...
Gary Hoyle
May 23, 2013
To the Caffrey family. I send my deepest condolences. It has been many years since I have seen Kevin. But, I remember him as a kind and gentle man. and also a heck trumpet player. He will be missed.
Susan Cote
May 22, 2013
so sorry to hear about this, my brother and I remember him from our Washington Park days. Prayers are with your family during this time
Joyce Linton-Asermely
May 22, 2013
To Kevin's entire family, both near and far, I give my most heart felt condolence. I was a neighborhood friend. Although many years have gone by, I remember listening to the trumpet playing from the Caffrey's backyard, cheering at the wrestling matches and just hanging out as neighborhood friends do. I am very saddened by the news of his passing but the memory of Kevin and the thought of days gone by made me smile. God bless Kevin and much love and peace to his family.
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