Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Hugh McCafferty

Passed away on May 24, 2020


Hugh McCafferty, age 90, late of the East Side passed away on May 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sarah (nee O’Donnell), parents James and Ellen (nee McNeely) McCafferty, brothers James, Sean, Patrick and sisters Maureen and Sarah “Sadie”. Loving father of Brian McCafferty, Dennis (Elaine) McCafferty, Hugh Anthony McCafferty and Ann (Donald) Majka. Devoted grandfather of Brian Joseph, Sarah, Kelsey, and Allison McCafferty, Donald Jr. (Jennie), and Ryan Majka. Cherished great-grandfather of Ayden Joseph McCafferty. Dear brother of Edward, Eunan, Thomas and Kathleen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of the United States Army and retired employee of U.S. Steel South Works. A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood chapel Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family request that a donation be made in his name to the St. Jude Children’s Foundation. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

 

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, the family request that a donation be made in his name to the St. Jude Children's Foundation.

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Condolences
"Condolences to Dennis and the McCafferty family. May you father Rest In Peace. "
- Silvia Belmares
May 26, 2020 5:33 pm

"So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace."
- Mary Foley
May 26, 2020 8:04 pm

"Sarah, Kelsey, Brian Jr & Sr - Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your grandpa and father. He will be deeply missed. I'm glad I got to share a slice of ice cream cake on his last birthday! Love, J.J."
- Jonathan Jones
May 26, 2020 9:19 pm

"As we offer our prayers and condolences "
- Joseph Parrett and family
May 27, 2020 7:07 pm

"As we offer our condolences, we pray that the family is comforted through the Love of our heavenly Father. "
- Joseph Parrett and family
May 27, 2020 7:11 pm

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