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Leo Klutho
April 29, 2010
Father John, you will be missed. I remember Fr. John from St. Williams Parish in Woodson Terrace in the early 1980's. He was a true story teller and the way he got everyone involved during Mass was refreshing. There aren't many like him around any more and we all lost a good friend as well as a wonderful Priest.
Leo Klutho and Sheri Sanders, O'Fallon
April 29, 2010
Our condolences to Father John's Family. He was an excellent Priest and we all miss him greatly. We pray that his soul rest in peace with our Lord.
Alaphat Family
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Gary Baute
April 28, 2010
Fr. John was my cousin. Everyone witnessed his caring and loving side as a person and a priest.
Many did not know he could have been a professional soccer player. His brother, my cousin Sam mentioned, “He said he would rather help people than play pro soccer.”
A fellow priest Fr. Gerard Welsch, Pastor of St. John Bosco commented about his soccer ability, “He was a moose out on the field.”
On and off the field he was a true professional in every aspect of life, great memories!
Linda McGuire
April 28, 2010
I have known Father John since the 60's when he was associate pastor at St. Rita in Vinita Park. He was pastor at my grandparents church, Our Lady of Good Counsel; he baptized my children, he counseled me when I went through my divorce. He buried my grandparents, he buried my father who was not Catholic, just a friend. He's been there for me as long as I can remember, helping me with my faith all along the way, giving me a strong hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on, and that wonderful smile and laugh. I will certainly miss him but know he is with the Father in heaven. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Father John.
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tina yakubowski
April 27, 2010
Father John was a wonderful priest and a treasure to our ICD parish family and to our family ! We will truly miss his smile and his passion for the Lord. Our Deepest Sympathy to his family . We thank God for the gift he gave us in Father John. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
The Yakubowski family
Judy Fumagalli
April 27, 2010
Father Caffe was a true inspiration in my life at a early age attending St Paul the Apostle in Pine Lawn.
He brought me to the nursing home where an elderly woman had been taken that I carried coal for.
May be rest in peace.
Kanjirathinkal Francis
April 27, 2010
We record our condolence and grief on the sad demise of Fr.John.We also share the grief of his family and pray Lord Almighty to give him peace in his eternal life.KanjirathinkalFrancis & Family from Kerala India.
Zac Hoenes
April 27, 2010
Father Caffe married my wife Kara and I...he did a wonderful job with a ceremony that brought families from two different backgrounds together. I'll never forget that he made us say a couple prayers twice because he said he couldn't hear us...everyone laughed. Go with the Lord father...
April 26, 2010
Our condolences to Father John's Family. He was an excellent Priest and was such a warm kind hearted man. He will be remembered by our family. My two children, both in PSR will miss him greatly.
The Teetor Family
Dale, Marcia, Mark,and Melissa
April 26, 2010
Our condolences to Father John's Family! He was a wonderful man and always had time to talk with parishioners. He will be missed by the ICD Family!
The Vordtriede Family
April 26, 2010
We knew Father from St Gregory. Our condolences to his family. We loved his sense of humor and he will be missed by many.
Keith & Sheila Williams
Cheryl Eggert
April 26, 2010
Father John came in to our lives as when he was assigned to Our Lady of Good Council. He was so much more than our parish priest, a welcome smile and a cherished friend to our family. He will certainly be missed by the Eggert Family.
Rich Linderman
April 26, 2010
We met Father John when we joined ICD six years ago. He was both a great man and priest. His passion for the priesthood was second to none. We will miss him but know he is in the ultimate place.
April 25, 2010
We are sorry to hear of Fr. John's passing. He was such a wonderful man and had many stories to share with folks. He will be missed by the ICD Parish Family!
Raymond Griffith
April 25, 2010
I went to St. Leo's Church and School in North St.Louis City in the 40's with Johnnie. I truly want to extend my heartfelt condolences to his
family, and let them know I always thought about him through the years. I am sure he will be missed by many including me.
Francis Alaphat
April 25, 2010
I always liked and had great reverence to Fr. John when I was at ICD. He usually had long homily and takes longer for sacraments of reconcilation but I always liked it and wanted more. He also one of the priest who said a mass for Dad memorial mass. I always liked the way he start morning weekday mass with a short homily and his way of praying our Lord Prayer and deeply saddened to receive the news of his passing away. I tried to understand why he was not very high in his designation understandably due to his health issues but truly believe he was a saint on earth. I tried to identify his date of death has any significance and thought let me read Gospel of John on his death day which was 21 and found that it was last Chapter in the Gospel of John and seemed to be the last Gospel of Sunday before his death and today I felt to read revelation and it had chapter 21 and 22 signifying the New heaven and and Earth and end of Death and suffering. Truly he is in our Lords kingdom and pray for all his family , near and dear ones who miss him.
Donna Vehige(Aubuchon)
April 25, 2010
I remember Fr. Caffe from St. Williams. We loved him dearly and were very upset when he left. I have been trying to get to ICD to a mass but never made it. Fr. Caffe will be truly missed. Our prayers are with his family. He was truly a great man.
April 25, 2010
I first met Father John when He was assigned to Our Lady Of Good Council in Bellefontain Neighbors. He would often come by our home in the early evening, and after a beer and some very good coversation,would slouch back on the couch, and fall asleep. Will cherish those memories always. A prince of a man.
Ron Conroy
April 24, 2010
i found out about Fr caffe's passing at the 5 oclock mass on saturday, i was very saddened, He was our priest at st. gregory for a very long time. i really liked him, and missed him when he left st. gregory {now holy trinity}. He will be missed, may he rest in peace.Kathy & Ashley Woods
Mark, Sharon & Grace Hill
April 24, 2010
God's Blessings to Fr. John Caffe and his family.
Mark, Sharon & Grace Hill
April 24, 2010
On behalf of the Hill Family of Immaculate Conception Dardenne Parish, we express our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fr. John. The first time we had the opportunity to worship at ICD, he was the celebrant and it was obvious to us that Fr. John was a Spirit-filled man. Our friendship continued over these past 7 years and I am happy to have had a good long conversation with him just recently -- one that was filled with lots of laughter and hugs. A man of incredible grace and intellect, we will miss him so very much. But we rejoice in knowing he is home with Our Lord! Rest in peace Fr. John!
Tina and Roger Adams
April 24, 2010
Fr. Caffe was a great man. He was there for my family when it seemed no one else was. He baptized my son and gave the last rights to my father when he was the pastor at St. Gregory's in St. Ann (now Holy Trinity). He will be missed greatly.
Steven and Barbara Rutledge
April 24, 2010
We remember Fr. John Caffe very well. He performed our wedding ceremony at St. Dismas Catholic Church in Florissant MO. Sadly, he passed away on our 32nd wedding anniversary, April 21st. We have very fond memories of him. He was so kind and helpful to us during our marriage preparation. The blessing he placed on our marriage that evening has provided us with 32 years of happiness and two beautiful childen. Thank you Fr. Caffe.
Frank Romeo
April 24, 2010
What a wonderful man Fr John was every friday he would visit with me even when he did not feel good. We shared lots of stories re the old country and our families. He will truely be missed by all. Frank Romeo and family.
Your cuz, Sandy Moody
April 24, 2010
I remember how proud my parents were when you entered the priesthood! You have served God very well. I can only imagine the welcome you are receiving in heaven from the LaFiore's!
Steve Baute
April 24, 2010
He was a great man and a man of God. He will be missed by all.To his family my prayers are with you.
Mike Farwig
April 24, 2010
My family and I wish to express, to all of Fr. John's family, how deeply saddened we were to hear about Fr. John. He was a wonderful priest, friend, and a neighbor. A passing greeting always turned into a half hour conversation with him. We always enjoyed joining in on his singing of the 'Our Father'. May God bless him and his family in their time of loss and sadness.
April 24, 2010
What an incredible guy and long time friend of our family. Many memories that will be with us forever. The smell of his pipe and sound of his awesome laugh will live on. He was a blesing to us and our religion.
Cindi (Conroy) Johnson
Cathy Doggendorf de Romero
April 24, 2010
I remember Fr Caffe at St Williams parish. He was only there for about a year but everyone dearly loved him. His last mass there was not a dry eye in the church including Fr. RIP you are in Gods hands now.
Charlie Fumagalli
April 24, 2010
I have known Fr.Caffe since the 60's, he was a wonderful man and special person to our family. May he rest in piece.
April 24, 2010
We were deeply saddened to receive the news of Fr, John's death. We just visited with him last month at Shari & John Cobb's home celebrating their twin boys first birthday celebration. Now he's celebrating his life with our Heavenly Father. Our prayers are with all of the family. Fr. John will be missed by all who knew & loved him. Joe & Julie Schneider
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