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Liam Cafferty Obituary

Cafferty, Liam Jude age 30, beloved husband of Tracy (nee Masunas), adored father of Kiera Anne, dearest son of Phelim and Anne (nee Durkin) Cafferty, much loved brother of Margaret and Terry Gorman, Patrick and Kristin Cafferty, Siobhan and Christopher Rowney, Phelim C. Cafferty Jr. and Michael and Kari Masunas, loving uncle of Jack, Quinn, Kate Cafferty, Keeley and Conall Gorman and Christopher Rowney, dearest son-in-law of Charles and Sharon Masunas, grandson of the late Pat and Kate (nee Scanlon) Cafferty and the late William and Sabina (nee Barrett) Durkin, loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 1994 Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. Member of the International Elevator Constructors Local #2. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 9:15 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to St. Columba Church, 134th Avenue O, Chicago. Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kiera Anne Cafferty Trust, c/o Citibank Attn: Jeff, 11 S. LaSalle St., Lower Level, Chicago, IL, 60603. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2005.

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Martin Docherty

November 9, 2005

I heard the news last night, my thoughts and prayers are with Siobhan, Peggy and the rest of the Caffertys in this difficult time. I pray for you to be strong. God Bless………Martin.

Melissa Calabrese

November 3, 2005

Dear Kari & Mike, Tracy, Mr. & Mrs. Masunas & the Cafferty Family,



I cannot express how badly I feel about your loss. I did not know Liam, but I have had the great fortune of meeting beautiful little Kiera. You are all in my prayers. Please take care...



Much Love

Michelle (Shelly) Hillegonds(Anderson)

November 2, 2005

Cafferty Family;

To cherish a person is to remember every smile, tear, and moment spent. To love that person is to share in the life lived. To enjoy the person is to laugh when you know they would, cry when they would, and love when they would. With all those who cherish, love, and enjoy the life created; the memories of that one will continue forever in their own personal legacy they leave for their love to live on.

With Dearest sympathy

Tammy Bonnema (Gething)

November 2, 2005

Dear Cafferty Family,

I heard of Liam's passing today and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Growing up across the street from your family brings back so many good memories from my childhood. My heart goes out to all of you during this time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Roseann & Tom Szymborski

November 1, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan Freel (Rapien)

November 1, 2005

To the Cafferty Family,

We're so sorry for your loss. Liam was such a wonderful person, and will be missed by all. Our hearts go out to your family.

Sharon Hammond

November 1, 2005

To the Cafferty & Masunas Families

My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. I am so thankful to have known Liam from his early teens to young adulthood, and especially for our visit this past July. We had such a good time laughing and reminiscing - way past my bedtime. His smile, laughter and sense of humor, that night, is how I will always remember him. I will keep Liam's soul in my prayers along with all of you. May the Love and Support you have for each other continue and give you courage, strength and understanding for all the days that lie ahead.

Rachel Miner - Wilson

November 1, 2005

Liam was such a wonderful friend. Matt and I are going to miss him very much. I have so many wonderful memories of us growing up together on Buffalo. In our adult years, we reunited in Chicago and started the same friendship again. We are sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.

Janice Szumanski

November 1, 2005

Cafferty Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you

in your time of sorrow.

Karin Hawes(KRAMER)

October 31, 2005

Dear Cafferty Family,

I heard of Liam's passing today, and am writing to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many memories of growing up on Buffalo Avenue and have such fond memories of your family. Liam will be remembered by many.

Tom & Vickie Urban

October 31, 2005

We are saddened to hear of Liams passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandi & Steve Hotkiewicz

October 31, 2005

We are all shocked to hear of Liam passing. Steve and I spent a night out with him only a few months ago. We had a great time talking about our childhood and our fond memories of Buffalo Avenue. The time we spent with Liam will forever remain in our hearts. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Nora LeFevour

October 31, 2005

Dear Siobhan and Cafferty Family, I am so sorry to hear about Liam. I am sorry I haven't stayed in touch in the last few years, but please know that my entire family is praying for all of you. God bless you and your family always.

Nora (Kelly) LeFevour & Ed LeFevour

Carol Kulpa

October 31, 2005

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Cafferty family. God bless you all and give you strength at this sad time. I remember Liam as a bright and smiling child at St Columba School. He attended with my daughter, Betsy. Dear Ann, special prayers for you!

Elizabeth Kulpa

October 31, 2005

Liam and I were just babies together at one time, and we grew up together. I will always remember Liam as someone very special and dear. He was a very special human being--kind, intelligent, funny and compassionate. My heart goes out to his family. The world is not the same without him.

Jill Bichner

October 31, 2005

Liam could light up the room. He is in my thoughts and prayers along with his friends and family.

Tessie and Soam

October 30, 2005

Peggy, Terry and the Cafferty family - Our thoughts are with you. Please accept our deepest condolences.

lucille tidmarsh

October 30, 2005

I could never find words to help you through this time, know that I will always remember Liam in my prayers and my most favorite memories of old time St.Columba !!

Jimmy Peterson

October 30, 2005

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Liam. Some of the best times of my life were with Liam, Jamie, Pat, Jimmy, Little Joe, Toby , J.Mac, and Scott from back in the day when we would all meet up at Specks lake house. Liam was funny, caring, and a great example of a true friend. Even for those of us who have not spent time with Liam over the last few years, he will be deeply missed.

Adele Filson

October 30, 2005

Words cannot express my sorrow at Liam's passing - my deepest sympathy for your loss. He will be missed.

Adele (Dave,Theresa,Mike Benavente) Filson

Kathy (Bugajski) Hicks

October 30, 2005

Dear Cafferty Family,

I was very sorry to hear about Liam's passing. I have fond memories of the Cafferty Clan at St. Columba Grammar School. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffucult time.

jim & judy keane

October 29, 2005

To the Cafferty family and Tracy and Kiera, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you the strength you need in the coming days. May you remember always the good years you had with Liam and hold them in your heart. God bless all of you and may Liam rest in the arms of Christ.

Joan Gray

October 29, 2005

Dear Anne and all the Cafferty Family,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, Liam..My thoughts and prayars are with you.

Larry & Ann Johnson

October 29, 2005

Our condolences to the Cafferty family, we were very sad to hear of the passing of Liam, you are all in our Prayers.

Tanis Pedretti

October 28, 2005

My deepest thoughts go out to the Cafferty family. He was a great guy and he will be missed.

Clare & Spiro Patros

October 28, 2005

Dear Cafferty Family, We both feel your loss and pray that the Lord will give you peace. We will pray to God that watches over us all for guidance during this difficult time. We will always remember Buffalo Avenue, and the fond memories we have. Love Always Clare & Spiro

Ronald and Florence Schassburger

October 28, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cafferty Family. God Bless You.

Nancy Nowakowski-Schassburger

October 28, 2005

To Siobhan and The Cafferty Family (Liam's wife and precious daughter),



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Little Liam through our childhood years at St. Columba and the slumber parties at the Cafferty home. He was such a playful and loving person just like everyone in the family. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone one of you during this difficult time. God Bless!

Jennifer McGrath

October 28, 2005

My deepest sympathies to Liam's family. Words can't describe what a great person he was and how much he will be missed. RIP..Liam.

michael o'connor

October 28, 2005

my heart goes out to the cafferty family liam was a good man

Patrick Cunningham

October 28, 2005

Although Maria and I had only known Liam for a few brief months, our friendship was growing into a much stronger bond thanks to Liam's openness, affability and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Janice Di Filippo

October 28, 2005

To Liam's family:

Take comfort in the twenty third psalm. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.



My thoughts, my prayers and my tears are with you in your time of grief.

Nikki Patros (Mancari)

October 28, 2005

Dear Family,



May the Lord give all of you strength and peace during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a good man. My memories of him as a child on buffalo were wonderful. I know how hard it must be. God bless. I miss all of you.

Lauren Klepfer

October 28, 2005

I think of Tracy and Liam as my family. In the kindest way, they opened their hearts and home to me. I will miss Liam very much. He was a good friend; there to talk or laugh with, and could brighten my day. His humor always made me smile. The Cafferty and Masunas family is in my prayers.

Sr. Mary Louise Rowney

October 28, 2005

To the Cafferty and Masunas Families,



I cannot imagine your grief but I know the love and support of many family members and firends will help you move toward healing and consolation.



Even though there will always be an empty spot in your lives, I pray that you will remember the moments when all was well and Liam brought great joy to your lives.

Russ Sosinski

October 28, 2005

Liam, a great friend and wonderful person that will never be forgotten. I will cherish endless memories of him for the rest of my life. Rest in Peace

Joe Albertson

October 28, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of the family. Liam became a part of Local #34's family the short time he was here. I know we'll all miss him very much

Laura Johnson

October 28, 2005

Dear Tracy & Mr. & Mrs. Cafferty,



I was saddened to read of Liam's passing. I have fond memories of growing up together on Buffalo Ave.



Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.



God Bless,



Laura Johnson Nolen

Gigi Soria

October 28, 2005

My Prayers go out to all of the Cafferty Family especially Sweet Kiera who was very much so loved by her Daddy. Liam will be missed by so many. Liam gained a new Family on the North Side of the city and we loved and cared for him more than he will ever know. We will miss you Liam.

Jim & Kathleen Campbell

October 27, 2005

Our Condolences to the Cafferty Family.You are in our Prayers. Liams memories will be with our Family for ever.

Jim & Kathlen, Thomas,Colleen, Dawn,David Campbell

Lori Zaino (Kiera's teacher)

October 27, 2005

My sincerest condolences to Tracy & the entire Cafferty family. My prayers are with you all during this hard time & always. I'm sorry that I never met Liam. Remember the wonderful memories & stories you will always have to tell, especially to Kiera. Please let me know if you need anything.

David Matthews (TKE)

October 27, 2005

Shawn and I are extremely sorry to hear about Liam. I know that he touched many lives in a very positive way. He will be missed by many. We will keep you and your family in our prayers!

Mary Lyman (Gaughan)

October 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

JIM AND JANIS MICHAELS & FAMILY

October 27, 2005

DEAREST CAFFERTY FAMILY,

WE WERE DEVASTATED TO LEARN OF YOUR LOSS EARLIER TODAY. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS & OUR PRAYERS

James Cox

October 27, 2005

I worked with Liam here in Indy a couple of years ago. He was a great guy with a super sense of humor. We, here in Indy will miss him and send our sincere condolences to Tracy, his daughter, and extended family.

Tracy Hurry-Swanson

October 27, 2005

Dear Siobhan & Family,

My heart goes out to you and your entire family during these trying times. Liam was a beautiful person inside-out and I will always hold my memories of him and our childhood in my heart forever.

Love,

Tracy

Walter and Patricia Marciniak

October 27, 2005

We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son - we know how proud you are of your whole family and his presence will, we know, be missed by you. You are in our prayers

Carol Carl Bachman

October 27, 2005

Thinking of you in your time of sorrow

Michelle Pratt (Jermolowicz)

October 27, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about Liam. It's been several years since I've seen Liam but he has always been a very special person to me. I know he has many friends and we will miss him dearly. I send out my deepest sympathy to the Cafferty family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

KONE Indianapolis Branch

October 27, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Liam's entire family.

Cara Cavallini Shirk

October 27, 2005

I am very saddened about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cafferty family.

Jessica Anne Klepfer

October 27, 2005

Liam Jude was like a brother to me. I will never forget the times we spent together cooking, singing, playing scrabble, rushing to class at IUPUI, or just sitting outside our house in lawn charis talking about life. I have so many wonderful memories of Liam, and I will never forget him. Ever.

Kevin Rowney

October 27, 2005

Amber, Tate, and I send our love to all of you and wish you strength. We miss Liam very much.

Colleen Ploszaj (Hurry)

October 27, 2005

I'm so sorry and very sad to hear about Liam. My sincere and deepest sympathies go out to the entire Cafferty Family. It's been a number of years since I've seen all of you, but please know I share your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Vince Losacco

October 27, 2005

My condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to Liam, Tracy, and all the families involved. He will be missed.

Colleen Ploszaj (Hurry)

October 27, 2005

I'm so sorry and very sad to hear about Liam.

My sincere and deepest sympathies go out to the entire Cafferty family. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

mike hanson

October 27, 2005

my deepest regrets. Liam was a good friend of mine from the neighborhood.

my prayers go out to you.

Margaret Williams

October 27, 2005

It's been awhile since I've seen Liam. It's hard to believe he's gone. He was a good guy and will be missed. To his Mother and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Stephanie Petri (Segraves)

October 27, 2005

I am so very sorry to hear about Liam. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

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