Eugene “Mike” Mead Caffey, III of Port Deposit, MD, age 71 passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1947 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Eugene Mead Caffey, Jr. and Lyndall Buntin Caffey. Mike was a proud graduate and member of the Alumni Society of the University of Virginia. HeContinue Reading
Eugene “Mike” Mead Caffey, III of Port Deposit, MD, age 71 passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1947 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Eugene Mead Caffey, Jr. and Lyndall Buntin Caffey.
Mike was a proud graduate and member of the Alumni Society of the University of Virginia. He went on to teach English for Cecil County Public Schools, and was a favorite among the students, before retiring after 33 years from Rising Sun High School. Mike was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Elkton, MD, as well as a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
A train enthusiast, Mike shared his passion for trains as a member of the Train Collectors Association and enjoyed hosting an Annual Train Night. He liked to play board games, read, and watch Jeopardy. Mike enjoyed vegetable gardening, watching the Orioles and Indians, and traveling.
Mike was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and wonderful friend who expressed his love for life with his calm demeanor and sweetly optimistic nature. He was a great story teller and had a wonderful sense of humor. Mike enjoyed regular outings with the Pearl Street Marching Society, PHS Class of ’64 meetings, and his weekly recycling runs.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judith Caffey; three daughters: Regina Cheesman (Scott) Perryville, MD, Sarah Savage (Matthew) of Newark, DE and Julie Tyler (Ken) of Pittsburg, PA; grandson, Lochlin; sister, Frances Spina; nephew Michael Jack and his family; niece Robyn Lafferty and her family; and two brothers-in-law: Thomas and Charles Shick and their families.
Visitations will be held from 1pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 105 N. Bridge St., Elkton, MD 21921. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike’s honor may be made payable to “Trinity Episcopal Church Food Pantry” or “Guiding Eyes for the Blind” and sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.
Robyn V. B.
left a message on September 1, 2024:
Mr. Caffey was a phenomenal English teacher! He taught me in RSHS in the mid 90s, when I was in 9th grade. I remember his love of bubble lights, one of the books we read in his class, and the way he would roll the tv in so we could watch an old Twilight Zone episode on occasion. He was always kind and calm.:) I’m an English teacher now, in VA - not far from where he was born, and was just telling my students about his class this week. I decided to get online to look him up and am so sorry to see that he passed away. I appreciate his love of language arts, and have such fond memories of his teaching! He was a wonderful human.
left a message on December 11, 2018:
My great friend and neighbor when were in elementary school A fine and gentle giant . I pray his family and friends .Many years have passed since we enjoyed our youthful adventures at Perry Point where our fathers worked as doctors at the hospital together.
JOHN DUKES
left a message on November 1, 2018:
Mike was our classmate in high school. He always kept us amused with his free and easy demeanor and his rare talent for breaking the ice and making things seem uncomplicated. This was a person we could not forget because he really liked us. And with this guy what's not to love?
Mary Lagarelli
left a message on October 29, 2018:
My heart goes out to you on the unexpected loss of your Father. I did not personally know Mr. Caffey. My husband bears a slight resemblance to him and was once asked if he was the teacher from Rising Sun. I could tell that the woman who inquired held Mr. Caffey in high regard. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Know, with confidence, that your Father is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. I pray that all of his family and loved ones may feel the compassionate presence of God during this most difficult time. Sending you love and hugs.
a loved one
left a message on October 26, 2018:
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Toni & Bob Probst
left a message on October 26, 2018:
Mr. Caffey was a great neighbor. I'm going to miss our talks when he was working in his garden. He is going to be missed in the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judy their daughters and the entire family. God bless Mike.
Tim & Vianna Johnson
left a message on October 26, 2018:
Such an Inspiration to to all that knew you. Thank you for caring about the little guys way back in 1982. Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers to Family and Friends. Rest In Peace ❤
Keith & Chelle Porter
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mike, you will be missed and were always a joy to be around. A Legendary "Pool Crew" Member and faculty member, you are missed. Ou condolences to Judy and your family.
Betsy Tome
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Judy so sorry to hear about Mike, we miss you at the watering hole. Nancy and I were privileged to know such a great couple. He will truly be missed by many. God bless. Betsy and Nancy. Friends
Eugene Mallonee
left a message on October 25, 2018:
My mother had a picture of Big Mike on her dresser all the years I was growing up. She had other cousins as well but Mike's picture is the one that I remember the most to this day. He was 15 or 16 years older than I was which along with geographic distance meant that I never really knew him very well but the times I met Big Mike he was always a mellow smart man and had a nice laugh. I believe you'll see him again one day and I pray for Judy and the family for comfort and peace. God Bless cousin Mike, Eugene Mallonee
Walter Johnson
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mr Caffey has a large crown to lay at Jesus Christ feet I know from the class of 77
Keith and Michelle Porter
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mike will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you remember and honor him. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and we will always remember his smile and that twinkle in his eye when he found something amusing. He was a wonderful teacher and just a great guy who made the world sweeter by being here.
Andrea Lopez
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mr. Caffey was a wonderful, kind and caring teacher. He was a gentle soul and loved by so many. He will be dearly missed. I raise a glass of Aqua Vitae to you, Mr. Caffey! (Who remembers foreign phrases in 9th grade Honors English?) I will miss seeing you with Mr. Thompson and Mr. Larson getting coffee in the morning at A Plus :-) Many prayers to your family and friends at this time. Andrea (Young) Lopez RSHS Class of 1994
Frank Spina
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Judy, words do not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of Mike. Please accept my condolences to you and the girls. I would like to be there to say this personnaly, but health problems prevent me from attending the viewing. Love to you all, Frank Spina
John V Reistrup
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Cathe and I send our condolences to the family of the latest gentleman to carry this honorable name.
BETH Gold
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Judy, so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Hugs to you and the girls. Beth Gold & Dave Uzdilla
Teresa Colby
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Get guy and a wonderful family ♥
Sharon Puffenbarger
left a message on October 24, 2018:
My heart breaks for the passing of Mike, a wonderful person, Dad, grandfather and husband. I had the privilege of taking care of Regina and Sarah in my daycare for years. He will be missed but will remain in our hearts forever.
Dan and Christina Fravel
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Mr Caffey is one of the greatest men I've ever met in my life and one of the best colleagues I've ever worked with. I will be forever grateful for Caf taking me under his wing when I was a first year teacher at RSHS. Mike was so relaxed, calming, and had such great perspective to share and help me as a young teacher. Also, sharing a wall between our classrooms I always was educated by the sounds of "6 flick-fridays"!! Mike always had a smile that was infectious. Of course, it didn't take him long to introduce to his crew at Legion. Many of great times and stories, Caf was a one of a kind.
I hope he knows the positive influence he has had on so many students, colleagues, friends, and surely his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr Caffey's family. Heaven has gained another amazing person to help watch over us all.
Always in Baseball; your friends
Dan and Christina Fravel
I hope he knows the positive influence he has had on so many students, colleagues, friends, and surely his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr Caffey's family. Heaven has gained another amazing person to help watch over us all.
Always in Baseball; your friends
Dan and Christina Fravel
Leo Vadala
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Godspeed to a beloved and excellent teacher who made learning fun. May God grant comfort to family and friends.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lori McAvaney
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Prayers and thoughts to the family. Such a great teacher. Rest in peace Mr. Caffey
Arthur Cibrian
left a message on October 24, 2018:
God speed Mr. Caffey you were truly a kind gentleman, and a mentor and roll model for many young men and woman as well. You were a great teacher and educator it was a pleasure to have been one of your students, Thank you sir. Art Cibrian RSHS class 1978
Bryan Pierce
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Mr caffrey was a great person and teacher and really left an impression on so many. Was truly blessed to have had him as a teacher
Celeste Madron Milliner
left a message on October 24, 2018:
I'm so very sorry for your loss of such a dear man loved by many. I wish I could pay my respects in person but will be out of town. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you always
Pat and Putter Zuzack
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Sending much love to you all. Mike was such a gentleman, he will be missed.
Lorrine and Frank Palmer
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Such a sweet neighbor and kind soul. We will miss him dearly. Prayers for the family who have lost a loving man.
Debbie Eller
left a message on October 24, 2018:
So sorry for your loss. Mr Caffey was my English teacher his first year at RSHS. We soon found out that he was first a great teacher and last but not least a very kind man!
Michelle Cullen
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Mr Caffey was such a kind, caring and uplifting teacher. His English class was one of my favorites, and I will very much miss seeing him on his walks around the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. God bless
Michelle Cullen
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Robyn V. B.
left a message on September 1, 2024:
Mr. Caffey was a phenomenal English teacher! He taught me in RSHS in the mid 90s, when I was in 9th grade. I remember his love of bubble lights, one of the books we read in his class, and the way he would roll the tv in so we could watch an old Twilight Zone episode on occasion. He was always kind and calm.:) I’m an English teacher now, in VA - not far from where he was born, and was just telling my students about his class this week. I decided to get online to look him up and am so sorry to see that he passed away. I appreciate his love of language arts, and have such fond memories of his teaching! He was a wonderful human.
left a message on December 11, 2018:
My great friend and neighbor when were in elementary school A fine and gentle giant . I pray his family and friends .Many years have passed since we enjoyed our youthful adventures at Perry Point where our fathers worked as doctors at the hospital together.
JOHN DUKES
left a message on November 1, 2018:
Mike was our classmate in high school. He always kept us amused with his free and easy demeanor and his rare talent for breaking the ice and making things seem uncomplicated. This was a person we could not forget because he really liked us. And with this guy what's not to love?
Mary Lagarelli
left a message on October 29, 2018:
My heart goes out to you on the unexpected loss of your Father. I did not personally know Mr. Caffey. My husband bears a slight resemblance to him and was once asked if he was the teacher from Rising Sun. I could tell that the woman who inquired held Mr. Caffey in high regard. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Know, with confidence, that your Father is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. I pray that all of his family and loved ones may feel the compassionate presence of God during this most difficult time. Sending you love and hugs.
a loved one
left a message on October 26, 2018:
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Toni & Bob Probst
left a message on October 26, 2018:
Mr. Caffey was a great neighbor. I'm going to miss our talks when he was working in his garden. He is going to be missed in the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judy their daughters and the entire family. God bless Mike.
Tim & Vianna Johnson
left a message on October 26, 2018:
Such an Inspiration to to all that knew you. Thank you for caring about the little guys way back in 1982. Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers to Family and Friends. Rest In Peace ❤
Keith & Chelle Porter
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mike, you will be missed and were always a joy to be around. A Legendary "Pool Crew" Member and faculty member, you are missed. Ou condolences to Judy and your family.
Betsy Tome
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Judy so sorry to hear about Mike, we miss you at the watering hole. Nancy and I were privileged to know such a great couple. He will truly be missed by many. God bless. Betsy and Nancy. Friends
Eugene Mallonee
left a message on October 25, 2018:
My mother had a picture of Big Mike on her dresser all the years I was growing up. She had other cousins as well but Mike's picture is the one that I remember the most to this day. He was 15 or 16 years older than I was which along with geographic distance meant that I never really knew him very well but the times I met Big Mike he was always a mellow smart man and had a nice laugh. I believe you'll see him again one day and I pray for Judy and the family for comfort and peace. God Bless cousin Mike, Eugene Mallonee
Walter Johnson
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mr Caffey has a large crown to lay at Jesus Christ feet I know from the class of 77
Keith and Michelle Porter
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mike will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you remember and honor him. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and we will always remember his smile and that twinkle in his eye when he found something amusing. He was a wonderful teacher and just a great guy who made the world sweeter by being here.
Andrea Lopez
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Mr. Caffey was a wonderful, kind and caring teacher. He was a gentle soul and loved by so many. He will be dearly missed. I raise a glass of Aqua Vitae to you, Mr. Caffey! (Who remembers foreign phrases in 9th grade Honors English?) I will miss seeing you with Mr. Thompson and Mr. Larson getting coffee in the morning at A Plus :-) Many prayers to your family and friends at this time. Andrea (Young) Lopez RSHS Class of 1994
Frank Spina
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Judy, words do not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of Mike. Please accept my condolences to you and the girls. I would like to be there to say this personnaly, but health problems prevent me from attending the viewing. Love to you all, Frank Spina
John V Reistrup
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Cathe and I send our condolences to the family of the latest gentleman to carry this honorable name.
BETH Gold
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Judy, so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Hugs to you and the girls. Beth Gold & Dave Uzdilla
Teresa Colby
left a message on October 25, 2018:
Get guy and a wonderful family ♥
Sharon Puffenbarger
left a message on October 24, 2018:
My heart breaks for the passing of Mike, a wonderful person, Dad, grandfather and husband. I had the privilege of taking care of Regina and Sarah in my daycare for years. He will be missed but will remain in our hearts forever.
Dan and Christina Fravel
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Mr Caffey is one of the greatest men I've ever met in my life and one of the best colleagues I've ever worked with. I will be forever grateful for Caf taking me under his wing when I was a first year teacher at RSHS. Mike was so relaxed, calming, and had such great perspective to share and help me as a young teacher. Also, sharing a wall between our classrooms I always was educated by the sounds of "6 flick-fridays"!! Mike always had a smile that was infectious. Of course, it didn't take him long to introduce to his crew at Legion. Many of great times and stories, Caf was a one of a kind.
I hope he knows the positive influence he has had on so many students, colleagues, friends, and surely his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr Caffey's family. Heaven has gained another amazing person to help watch over us all.
Always in Baseball; your friends
Dan and Christina Fravel
I hope he knows the positive influence he has had on so many students, colleagues, friends, and surely his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr Caffey's family. Heaven has gained another amazing person to help watch over us all.
Always in Baseball; your friends
Dan and Christina Fravel
Leo Vadala
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Godspeed to a beloved and excellent teacher who made learning fun. May God grant comfort to family and friends.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lori McAvaney
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Prayers and thoughts to the family. Such a great teacher. Rest in peace Mr. Caffey
Arthur Cibrian
left a message on October 24, 2018:
God speed Mr. Caffey you were truly a kind gentleman, and a mentor and roll model for many young men and woman as well. You were a great teacher and educator it was a pleasure to have been one of your students, Thank you sir. Art Cibrian RSHS class 1978
Bryan Pierce
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Mr caffrey was a great person and teacher and really left an impression on so many. Was truly blessed to have had him as a teacher
Celeste Madron Milliner
left a message on October 24, 2018:
I'm so very sorry for your loss of such a dear man loved by many. I wish I could pay my respects in person but will be out of town. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you always
Pat and Putter Zuzack
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Sending much love to you all. Mike was such a gentleman, he will be missed.
Lorrine and Frank Palmer
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Such a sweet neighbor and kind soul. We will miss him dearly. Prayers for the family who have lost a loving man.
Debbie Eller
left a message on October 24, 2018:
So sorry for your loss. Mr Caffey was my English teacher his first year at RSHS. We soon found out that he was first a great teacher and last but not least a very kind man!
Michelle Cullen
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Mr Caffey was such a kind, caring and uplifting teacher. His English class was one of my favorites, and I will very much miss seeing him on his walks around the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. God bless
Michelle Cullen
Michelle Cullen
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.