Thomas is believed to be a native of Skerries, Co. Dublin where he married Elizabeth Gowan in 1886. That same year, they emigrated to America.
Refer to his wife Lizzie's Memorial page for more information.
Obituary: Brooklyn Eagle, July 8, 1934;
McCAFFREY, ON July 7, 1934 - THOMAS McCAFFREY, beloved husband of Elizabeth, and father of Frank, John, Edmund, Mrs. F. Whebby and Ann McCaffrey. Funeral from John T. Gallagher Funeral Home 2549 Church Ave. on Tuesday at 9:30: solemn requiem mass at St. Francis of Assisi at 10 o'clock.
✞ Thomas McCaffrey is buried with Elizabeth, his wife of 48 years in their McCaffrey family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn. Buried with him also are 4 of their 8 children Thomas, Lorretta, Elizabeth and Anna. Of his 4 children buried with him, only his daughter Anne's name is carved on the tombstone.
Thomas is believed to be a native of Skerries, Co. Dublin where he married Elizabeth Gowan in 1886. That same year, they emigrated to America.
Refer to his wife Lizzie's Memorial page for more information.
Obituary: Brooklyn Eagle, July 8, 1934;
McCAFFREY, ON July 7, 1934 - THOMAS McCAFFREY, beloved husband of Elizabeth, and father of Frank, John, Edmund, Mrs. F. Whebby and Ann McCaffrey. Funeral from John T. Gallagher Funeral Home 2549 Church Ave. on Tuesday at 9:30: solemn requiem mass at St. Francis of Assisi at 10 o'clock.
✞ Thomas McCaffrey is buried with Elizabeth, his wife of 48 years in their McCaffrey family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn. Buried with him also are 4 of their 8 children Thomas, Lorretta, Elizabeth and Anna. Of his 4 children buried with him, only his daughter Anne's name is carved on the tombstone.
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THOMAS McCAFFREY
Died July 7, 1934
ELIZABETH McCAFFREY
Died Feb. 3, 1947
ANNE J. McCAFFREY
Died Aug. 31, 1976
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Three of Thomas' children Thomas, Elizabeth & Loretta are not listed on the tombstone.
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