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McCafferty, William J. June 22, 1935 - September 13, 2021

McCAFFERTY, William John, Jr. of Bronxville, NY on September 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Sheryl (Weireter) and loving brother of Joan Lahey (Edward). Predeceased by parents Ann (Curry) and William J. McCafferty, Sr. and sisters Patricia Walter (C. Richard) and Marie Fay (Lawrence). Graduate of Archbishop Stepinac High School, Georgetown College and Georgetown University Law Center. After a career in the savings bank industry in New York, retired as the Dean of the Institute of Religious Studies at Saint Joseph’s Seminary and College in Yonkers, NY. Proudly served as a commissioned officer in Army infantry units in Korea and the United States; after serving in various Army Reserve assignments in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas retired as Colonel after 33 years of service. Visiting hours will be held at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of Saint Joseph, 15 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 10:45 AM (also via Live Stream) followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to your local Catholic school or Catholic Charities of New York at catholiccharitiesny.org.

 

Calling Hours: 3 to 8 pm, Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Mass: 10:45 am, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville

To Live Stream the Mass: Please Click Here

In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to your local Catholic school or Catholic Charities of New York at catholiccharitiesny.org.

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    Jennifer Fay Rice says
    September 15, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    What an incredible man! So proud to call him my Uncle! I’m so sorry and yet I know he has passed to a better place. Sending many prayers that his services unfold with Gods Grace.

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    Lianne Hanson says
    September 16, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Sheryl – I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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    Frankie and Robert Gibson says
    September 19, 2021 at 7:52 am

    Dear Sheryl,
    We were so sad to get Jeanne’s news of the passing of Bill.
    His friendly smile and love for our grandchildren was always so good for us to see, the very few times we saw one another.
    We wish you strength and courage going forward. Hopefully we will see you next year when life returns to some sort of normality.
    Kind regards,
    Frankie and Robert

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    The Brace Family: Jo Ann, Paul, Bobby, Emily says
    September 19, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    It has been a joy to know Bill & Sheryl McCafferty for nearly forty years. Always so cheerful, generous and full of faith. They showed us many kindnesses over the years. Bill was a big supporter to Bobby in achieving his Eagle Scout goal. We cherish a hand-carved Jerusalem Cross they brought to us from a pilgrimage to the Holy land. We know that Bill is with the angels, accompanied by the many prayers of those who loved him. We send Sheryl our prayers in this difficult time.

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    LAURIE JONES says
    September 20, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Sheryl,
    I am so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. You have my sincere condolences, and I will keep you and your family close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort during this difficult time.

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    Kaitlin Hayes says
    September 20, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts, and I hope you can find some comfort in each other in the coming days.

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    Monsurat Oshobajo says
    September 21, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    Sheryl,

    I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are here for you and your family!

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    Jonna says
    September 22, 2021 at 8:52 am

    Sheryl,
    I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts are with you and your family.

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    Frank Hill says
    September 22, 2021 at 9:23 am

    Hello Sheryl,

    The last time I saw you and Bill was at my mother’s house shortly after she died. I had an enjoyable conversation with Bill. He was a great man and lived a full and worthwhile life. My parents were always very fond of both of you. My condolences to you.

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    Peter K. Gonye says
    September 22, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Sheryl,
    My deepest condolences to you. I wish you much strength and a persevering spirit to manage through this difficult and sad time. I am so sorry that I couldn’t attend the Mass to grieve Bill’s passing and to provide visual support, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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    KAREN ODEA says
    September 26, 2021 at 5:32 am

    Sheryl, Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Bill, RIP. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.

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