Former DEP Secretary Jack Caffrey passed away earlier this week in Welch, his adopted hometown for many, many years. Jack was prominent in many activities in McDowell County and was a long-serving engineer for U.S. Steel when they had a major presence in the county and the town of Gary. Jack’s obituary is below.
John (Jack) E. Caffrey, a prominent Businessman and civic leader, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, one son, Kevin and wife Marjorie, four sisters, Mary Catherine Blanc, Maureen Rushe, Patrice Peebles, Ann Copus, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The body has been cremated in accordance with his wishes.A Memorial Mass will be held in Uniontown Pa, at St Johns Church, St Maurice in Forrest Hill, Pittsburgh Pa and at St Peter Church in Welch at a later date.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made at Welch Public Library, 90 Howard St Welch or St Peter Church 111 Virginia Ave, Welch WV 24801.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is in charge of arrangements.