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Kathleen McCaffrey Obituary

Kathleen Michaelle
McCaffrey

Passed away August 17, 2013, at her home in South San Francisco, with her loved ones nearby. Born September 23, 1958 at Hamilton Air Force Base (Novato), California, she spent most of her childhood in Port Hueneme, California. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1976 and the University of California, Davis, in 1984. Kathleen is survived by her husband Joseph de Larios, her daughters Monica Rosenfield and Margaret de Larios, three beautiful grandchildren, her mother Albertina McCaffrey of Morro Bay California, her sister, five of her six brothers, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and family.


Should you wish to make a charitable donation in memory of Kathleen, please consider donating to the Girl Scouts of America, the South San Francisco Women's Club, or the humanitarian aid organization of your choice.


A memorial will be held on Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m., at the South San Francisco Women's Club at 470 Grand Ave, South San Francisco.

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

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 18 to Sep. 23, 2013.

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September 23, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. May your memories be comforting during this difficult time. Psalm 62:8

Mary Anderson

September 21, 2013

I will miss Kathleen. She was a great bridge player and a sweet friend. We also shared a love of cats. My thoughts are with her family. I know she will always be looking over your shoulders from a special Place.

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