George J. McCaffrey
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George J. McCaffrey
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George J. McCaffrey, 91, of Kittanning, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born August 21, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of George A. and Catherine E. (Stitz) McCaffrey.

George was a resident of Kittanning since 2000 and honorably served in the US Navy during World War II. For many years, he worked as the head baker at Jenny Lee Bakery in McKees Rocks.

His memory will be cherished by his sons, George McCaffrey, Jr. and wife, Leona, of Florida, and James McCaffrey and wife, Karen, of Kittanning; daughter, Mary Sanders, of Green Tree; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother; loving wife, Alma (Lambert) McCaffrey, whom he married August 1, 1945 and who died in 1986; son, John F. McCaffrey; and daughters, Katherine "Kate" McCaffrey and Emily McCaffrey.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning, PA, with the Rev. Wayne Sawyer officiating. Military honors will be presented by the American Legion Honor Guard following the service.

Inurnment will in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg, PA.

Contributions can be made in George's honor to the American Legion Honor Guard, PO Box 209, Kittanning, PA 16201.

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