Mary A. McCafferty

MARY A. McCAFFERTY, age 88, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of Edward J. McCafferty, Sr., who passed away in 1998, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.

Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Theresa Forte Giampalmi.

She was a Professional Chef for 27 years, last working at the Red Lantern Inn, Kennett Square, PA

Mary was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Swayne, Campbell, Testa V.F.W. Post # 5467, in Kennett Square, PA.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening and she helped her husband with his racing pigeons.

She is survived by one son, Edward J. McCafferty of West Grove, PA; one brother, Robert Giampalmi of Wilmington, DE, and two sisters, Evelyn Rattenni of East Hampton, NY and Rose Anne Moore of Newark, DE.

She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

Her Funeral service will be held at 10:00, Thursday morning, February 23, 2012, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street. Kennett Square, PA (Phone: 610-444-4116). A Graveside service will held at 12:30 Thursday, at the Indian town Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the family.

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