Donald McCafferty RIP

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Marie LaFreniere
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Donald McCafferty RIP

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Donald McCafferty passed away early this morning after a battle with cancer. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Sheri Timsak
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One of the greatest men I have ever known! I will miss you dearly Uncle Donald!
Marie LaFreniere
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The information for the Memorial Services for Donald R. McCafferty are as follows:

Sunday, May 24, 2015
1:00 p.m. â?? 5:00 p.m.

Opytâ??s Funeral Home
13350 S. Baltimore Avenue
Chicago, IL 60633
Tel.: 773-646-1133

There will be a dinner (5:30 p.m.) following for family and friends afterward.

Condolences can be sent to:
Roslyn McCafferty and Family
12925 S. Escanaba
Chicago, IL 60633
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UPDATED POST

Donald R. McCafferty, age 81, of Hegewisch, passed away on Monday, May 18th. Husband to Rosalyn (nee, Gall), father to Catherine-deceased (Rob), Donald, MaryBeth (Dan) and Sean (Angela). Grandfather to Shane, Cade and Keegan. Brother to John (Bing), Arthur (Lano), Francis, Ladonis and Eugene.

Donald lived his life as someone who was always there for anyone in need. He worked as a carpenter to serve his family and was a veteran of the Korean War.

A memorial service is planned to be held on Sunday, May 24th, 2015 from 1:00 pm. â?? 5:00 p.m. at Opytâ??s Funeral Home located at 13350 S. Baltimore Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Burial will take place on Beaver Island, MI at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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