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Barbara Caffrey Obituary

Barbara (Taggart) Caffrey, 89, of Phoenixville, wife of the late Eugene L. Caffrey, passed away Friday August 8, 2025 at her daughter's residence. Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Florence M. (Hitman) Taggart. Barbara was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Spring City. She attended grade school at St. Ann's in Phoenixville, and a 1953 graduate of Phoenixville High School. Surviving are her sons Lawrence E. Caffrey husband of Katie and Michael T. Caffrey husband of Terry; daughters Lisa A. Fresch wife of Mark and Barbara A. Caffrey wife of Denise; grandchildren Liam Caffrey, Amelia Fresch, Silas Fresch; and greatgrandchildren Andrew and Shelby Pearl. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday August 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 3640 Schuylkill Rd., Spring City, PA 19475. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's memory to Southeastern Veterans Center, 1 Veterans Dr., Spring City, PA 19475.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Aug. 20, 2025.

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What a life you lived! Behave yourself in heaven. God may not always understand your jokes. Miss you.
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