OBIT: John CAFFREY, 1898, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOHN CAFFREY.

  At the age of 80, ten years more than the span allotted to man, Mr. John 
Caffrey died at his resinence [sic], 421 Fifth avenue, yesterday of diseases 
incident to old age.  For the past six years he had been in failing health.  
The deceased was born in County Longford, Ireland, and came to the United 
States thirty five years ago, journeying almost directly to Altoona, and 
here he made his home ever since.  He entered the employ of the Pennsylvania 
Railroad company, and until his failing health forced him to resign was a 
watchman in the middle division round house.  He is survived by his wife but 
leaves no children.  Mr. Caffrey was a consistent member of St. Mark's Roman 
Catholic church and also belonged to the relief department of the 
Pennsylvania Railroad company.  The funeral will take place to-morrow 
(Saturday) morning at an hour yet to be decided upon.

Altoona Tribune, Friday, December 9, 1898