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Michael Cafferty Obituary

Cafferty, Michael C. Age 49, at rest January 18, 2020. Beloved husband of 10 years to Karen (nee Kelleher); loving father of Rose and Michael; cherished son of the late Michael and Anne Cafferty (nee McLaughlin); dearest brother of Breedge (Joel) Mills and Colleen Cafferty; dear son in-law of Jean and Bob Kelleher; devoted brother-in-law of Linda and Maureen; beloved nephew of many aunts and uncles and a cousin to many; fond uncle of Spencer, Nora, Thomas, Laura, Kaitlyn and Sean. Mike worked for the Cook County Office of the Public Guardian, of his many accomplishments it was his day to day perseverance, patience, humor, and superhuman strength that we will remember. He was a friend, Attorney, athlete, author, mentor and motivator. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m, Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Church, 111th & Homan Ave., Chicago; Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois https://sci-illinois.org/ Ph. 708-671-1808; For service information: 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2020.

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January 27, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.

Kelly Gutierrez

January 22, 2020

Karen,
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I know it has been a long hard road you both have been on. Please know my sincerest sympathy, and prayers are with you Rose, and Michael, as you face the days ahead.

Michael Griffin

January 20, 2020

First met Michael at a wedding. Here was a guy in a wheelchair out dancing. He was a man who wouldn't let someone tell him what he could or could not do. He was a man who enjoyed life and inspired others to do the same. I like to think he's dancing in heaven right now. RIP.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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St. Christina Church

111th & Homan Ave., Chicago, IL

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