In Memory of

Edward Michael McCaffrey

July 25, 2019

Obituary

Edward Michael McCaffrey of Naples, FL died peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the age of 96.

Edward was born in The Bronx, NY to James and Mary Ellen (Carbin) McCaffrey. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific during WWII. He was a Police Lieutenant with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, and later specialized in Security for British Airways.

Edward was a long-time resident of Franklin Square, Long Island and then retired to Florida where he lived for 21 years. He was a strong, selfless family man with great enthusiasm for everything he did in life. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world.

Edward was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia, his daughter Kathleen, his sisters Mary (Moynihan), Ellen (Donnelly), Margaret (Jermain), and Theresa (Carroll), as well as his dear friend Sheila DeCarlo. He is mourned by his children Eileen (Bruce) Bogardus, Marianne (Steve) Maltz, James (Susan) McCaffrey, Margaret Chevalier and Edward McCaffrey, Jr., grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Viewing: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Monday July 29, 2019 at Naples Funeral home, 3107 Davis Blvd., Naples. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd., Naples. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in his name may contribute to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or a charity of their choice.

Published in Naples Daily News on July 28, 2019