John R. “Jack” Caffrey age 73 of West Bridgewater, died Friday March 13, 2015 surrounded by his family at Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital. He was the loving husband of Linda L. (Mather) Caffrey. Jack was born and raised in Brockton and lived most of his life in the city before moving to West Bridgewater 29 years ago.
In 1996, Jack retired from the City of Brockton School Department after 23 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Jack’s true joy in life was his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson.
Jack was the father of Denise L. Bert and her husband J.R. of Brockton and the late John “JC” Caffrey. He was the grandfather of Samantha, Danielle and Jesse Caffrey and Victoria Bert. He was also the great grandfather of Kaiden and brother of Edward Caffrey and his wife June Williams of Brockton and the late Ruthann Macomber.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123) Brockton on Monday 5-8 pm with a Service of Incense at 6 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9 am followed by The Service of the Divine Liturgy to be celebrated at St. Theresa Maronite Catholic Church, 343 N. Main St., Brockton at 10 am. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name to St. Theresa Maronite Catholic Church.