1949
Patrick
2018
Patrick Charles Mccafferty
May 22, 1949 — May 22, 2018
Patrick Charles McCafferty, 69, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born September 26, 1948 in Akron to Ross John Regis and Ruth Milton (Anderson) McCafferty. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Patrick was a member of the American Legion, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 3rd Degree Member and Deputy Grand Knight of the Newman Center Council 15312 Knights of Columbus, a Past-President of both the Kent Jaycees and the Kiwanis Club of Kent. In his own words, "I believed in giving back to the community. If you can serve others, do it."
He retired in 2014 from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium where he was the Director of Facilities. He was previously employed by Six Flags Great Adventures in NJ, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, and SeaWorld Ohio in Aurora, OH, and the Davey Tree Company.
After retiring from the Columbus Zoo, Pat loved being with his family. He spent time hiking, riding bicycles, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing with his treasured close circle of longtime friends. He enjoyed traveling, especially with his brother, Mike, visiting Ireland, and driving through the American Southwest and New England states.
He is survived by brother, Michael (Ann Obery) McCafferty of Seattle, WA; sisters, Mary Jo (Charlie Carlson) McCafferty of Juneau, AK, Molly (Gus VanVliet) McCafferty of Juneau, AK, Anne (Jeff Coe) McCafferty of Golden, CO; and Kate (Rich) Doty of Kent; nieces and nephews, Chandra (Jordan Hershman) Travers, Garrett (Tarah) Doty, Justin Doty, Leah Coe, and Mara Coe; great nieces and nephew, Nova, Aiden and Emma; and many Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Ruth McCafferty.
Calling hours will be Sunday, June 10th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory from 2:00-6:00pm. Funeral Services will be at University Parish Newman Center in Kent on Monday, June 11 at 10:30am. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Portage Park District Foundation. 705 Oakwood St., Suite 4, Ravenna, OH 44266.
Pat's Irish eyes are smiling down upon us.
He was born September 26, 1948 in Akron to Ross John Regis and Ruth Milton (Anderson) McCafferty. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Patrick was a member of the American Legion, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 3rd Degree Member and Deputy Grand Knight of the Newman Center Council 15312 Knights of Columbus, a Past-President of both the Kent Jaycees and the Kiwanis Club of Kent. In his own words, "I believed in giving back to the community. If you can serve others, do it."
He retired in 2014 from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium where he was the Director of Facilities. He was previously employed by Six Flags Great Adventures in NJ, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, and SeaWorld Ohio in Aurora, OH, and the Davey Tree Company.
After retiring from the Columbus Zoo, Pat loved being with his family. He spent time hiking, riding bicycles, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing with his treasured close circle of longtime friends. He enjoyed traveling, especially with his brother, Mike, visiting Ireland, and driving through the American Southwest and New England states.
He is survived by brother, Michael (Ann Obery) McCafferty of Seattle, WA; sisters, Mary Jo (Charlie Carlson) McCafferty of Juneau, AK, Molly (Gus VanVliet) McCafferty of Juneau, AK, Anne (Jeff Coe) McCafferty of Golden, CO; and Kate (Rich) Doty of Kent; nieces and nephews, Chandra (Jordan Hershman) Travers, Garrett (Tarah) Doty, Justin Doty, Leah Coe, and Mara Coe; great nieces and nephew, Nova, Aiden and Emma; and many Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Ruth McCafferty.
Calling hours will be Sunday, June 10th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory from 2:00-6:00pm. Funeral Services will be at University Parish Newman Center in Kent on Monday, June 11 at 10:30am. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Portage Park District Foundation. 705 Oakwood St., Suite 4, Ravenna, OH 44266.
Pat's Irish eyes are smiling down upon us.
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