Dorothy Esther Caffrey Northfield Obituary

Dorothy Esther Caffrey

<p>Dorothy E. Caffrey, 90, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, died peacefully on March 14, 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>She was born in Philadelphia on April 3, 1933, to Gertrude and William Copper. She was predeceased by her siblings Mary, Bill, and Trudy. She is survived by her sister Helen.</p><p><br></p><p>Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, James J. Caffrey. Together they raised 4 children in Morton, PA. Upon becoming empty nesters, they moved their home to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.</p><p><br></p><p>Dorothy is survived by her children, James (Jean), William (Kathi), Donna Kozin (Marc), and Dorothy Flynn, and grandchildren, Kelsey, Kylie, Ian, Allison, Jennifer, Heather, Connor, and Megan, and great-grandchildren Riley, Bennett, Chloe, Nora, and Landon. She was predeceased by her grandson, Ryan William Caffrey.</p><p><br></p><p>Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, old movies, and chocolate, but her real joy came from spending time with her family - she cherished every minute she spent with them. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.</p><p><br></p><p>Special thanks to the staff at Seashore Gardens for their genuine care and compassion.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to Seashore Gardens Foundation, 24 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, NJ 08205 https://seashoregardens.org/general-donation-page </p><p><br></p><p>At the convenience of the family, the burial will be private.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Celebration of Life Luncheon </p><p>Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Noon - 3 p.m.</p><p>Teca Newtown Square</p><p>191 S. Newtown Street Road</p><p>Newtown Square, PA 19073</p>
April 3, 1933 - March 14, 202404/03/193303/14/2024
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Dorothy E. Caffrey, 90, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, died peacefully on March 14, 2024.


She was born in Philadelphia on April 3, 1933, to Gertrude and William Copper. She was predeceased by her siblings Mary, Bill, and Trudy. She is survived by her sister Helen.


Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, James J. Caffrey. Together they raised 4 children in Morton, PA. Upon becoming empty nesters, they moved their home to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.


Dorothy is survived by her children, James (Jean), William (Kathi), Donna Kozin (Marc), and Dorothy Flynn, and grandchildren, Kelsey, Kylie, Ian, Allison, Jennifer, Heather, Connor, and Megan, and great-grandchildren Riley, Bennett, Chloe, Nora, and Landon. She was predeceased by her grandson, Ryan William Caffrey.


Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, old movies, and chocolate, but her real joy came from spending time with her family - she cherished every minute she spent with them. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.


Special thanks to the staff at Seashore Gardens for their genuine care and compassion.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to Seashore Gardens Foundation, 24 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, NJ 08205 https://seashoregardens.org/general-donation-page


At the convenience of the family, the burial will be private.




Celebration of Life Luncheon

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Noon - 3 p.m.

Teca Newtown Square

191 S. Newtown Street Road

Newtown Square, PA 19073

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