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Obituary - John David Caffrey

April 20, 1940 – March 30, 2023
Obituary - John David Caffrey
John D. Caffrey

John D. Caffrey of Auburn, AL (previously of Fallon, NV) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

John was born in Montclair, NJ on April 20, 1940, and grew up there where he met the love of his life, Marlene.  John and Marlene moved all over the country and retired in Fallon, NV in 1999.  They remained in Fallon, NV until the passing of Marlene in 2019.  At that time, John moved to Auburn, AL with his daughter Carol-Ann and son-in-law Mike. 

John is survived by his son Michael, son John and his wife Teri, daughter Carol-Ann and her husband Mike, brother Richard and his wife Elaine, sister Ann, grandchildren Carolyn, John Michael (Elisma), Connor, Sean, and great-grandchildren, Gertrude, Willem, and Annelise.

In his professional career, John served in the United States Air Force and upon his honorable discharge went to work for Grumman Aerospace.  John supported the Apollo Lunar Module, originally designated the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM), and ultimately the F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet for the majority of his career.  He remained with Grumman (Northrup Grumman) for 39 years until his retirement in 1999. 

During his lifetime, John enjoyed riding his motorcycles, horses, his hunting excursions in South Africa, and most of all, spending time with his wife Marlene and family. 

John will be placed next to his wife Marlene, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA upon finalization of arrangements.


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Debra J Ridenour 04/15/2023 10:24 AM
So sorry for your loss. I will miss them both. He never could be without Marlene for long! Love from Debbie Ridenour and family

Roger Elliott 04/07/2023 11:16 AM
My friend John..we were in a movie together, "On our own" where he rode his Honda Ruin. He was a great guy to talk with and was proud to talk about his rifles..him and his wife will be sorely missed..

Sean Ridenour 04/05/2023 04:20 PM
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Comment author: Gus WidickComment text: I was in the Navy with Mike, Lemoore FL. To Jacksonville FL. He was a great friend and shipmate. You knew when he was in the room his laughter was unmistakable. Rest in peace old friend.Comment publication date: 5/2/26, 10:25 PMComment source: Obituary - Michael Charles DarnallComment author: DaveComment text: I Live in Moundhouse, was woken around 1:00AM to rattling and vibrating. Nothing too serious, just a bit of noise and glass items clinking together. Could feel bed shake too.Comment publication date: 5/1/26, 4:41 PMComment source: Earthquake Swarm Hits FallonComment author: Winnie DowlingComment text: So proud of Kelli Kelly. She is most definitely a collaborator and is very well known throughout the state for her assistance as a Nevada SBDC business advisor, especially related to agriculture and local food entrepreneurship and systems. Her spirit radiates! Winnie Dowling, State Director, Nevada SBDCComment publication date: 4/30/26, 1:41 PMComment source: Kelli Kelly Earns Statewide Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardComment author: Susan Clifford CopelandComment text: I am so sorry to hear this news. His mother, father, Karen and Trent were neighbors of ours in Tonopah, Nevada. We moved to Fallon first and then the Kroll's later moved there also. Mother and Wanda were good friends. My brother Michael and Trent were playmates in Tonopah. Mother and my three little children visited the family at their ranch in Fallon. My condolences to Frank's family. May you be comforted to know that I care and I pray you will be comforted by your memories of Frank. Sincerely,Comment publication date: 4/30/26, 11:51 AMComment source: Frank Robert Kroll
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