Thomas Caffrey Obituary

Thomas J. Caffrey Sr., 85, of Plains Twp., passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 7, 2023, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after suffering a heart seizure at home.

Born March 24, 1938, in Plains Twp., he was the son of the late Bernard L. and Catherine A. Padden Caffrey.

Tom was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Plains Twp., Class of 1955 and was employed as a laundry aide at Valley Crest Nursing Home until his retirement.

He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Twp., and a former member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 558, Plains Twp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas J. Caffrey Jr.; and his brother, James Caffrey.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years, the former Carol Krapcha, Plains Twp.; daughters, Gina Caffrey and Lisa Caffrey; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; stepson, Donald Linker and his wife, Cory; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and his K-9 buddy, Luke.

In accordance with Tom's final wishes, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp. with the Rev. John C. Lambert, pastor, officiating. Those attending the Mass should go directly to church. A livestream of the Funeral Mass will be on the parish's Facebook page. Interment will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains Twp. There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are entrusted to Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Twp.

Memorial donations may be made to SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

For information or to leave Tom's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.