OBITUARY
John J. Cuffe
November 25, 1933 – April 11, 2020
John Cuffe, Hillsdale John Cuffe, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020. Born in County Cork, Ireland, he came to this country in 1954. John served in the United States Army and settled in the Bronx with an honorable discharge. He married Kathleen Clifford in 1958 and moved to Hillsdale in 1960. John was a faithful member of his church and was an active member of the Holy Name Society. He was an usher and served Our Lord in many other ministries. John is predeceased by his son John and his daughter Kathryn. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Kathleen, his children James (Lynn), Michael (Ann), Margaret, Joseph (Kathy), Edmond, William, Robert (Ruth) and daughter in law Donna. Grandchildren John, Ken, Michael, Taylor, Tim, and Daniel, and many nieces and nephews.
Services
| 17 April |
Memorial Service12:00 pm - 1:00 pm St. John The Baptist R.C. Church |
Memories
John J. Cuffe
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ADD A MEMORYLibby & Keith Durie
April 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. We will always remember Mr Cuffe's sense of humor and his devotion to St John's Church and to Hillsdale . May he rest in peace and may beautiful memories ease your sorrow.
Diane McGuire
April 17, 2020
John Cuffe was the first person I ever met in Hillsdale when he came to our home on a cold February night to bring us oil for our furnace. He was a kind, caring man who was always willing to go the extra mile to help someone. God bless you John and your loving family.
Edna Lord
April 16, 2020
I have warm memories of John especially the Easter Vigil my husband and I attended at St. John's. My husband was on oxygen and we did not know about the candle procession. Bill had already found a seat and John stood by his pew so that no one with candles would get close to him. John was such a special person and did so much in the Church and School for many years. The kids loved him! My condolences to Kathleen and all his family. He is at peace now.
Rick Boland
April 16, 2020
Growing up in Hillsdale and attending church and school at St John the Baptist , everyone knew and loved Mr Cuffe. I have so many great memories of Mr Cuffe and the Cuffe family. He was there consoling me when I was standing in the hall outside the principal's office at St John's. He would be telling stories after working Bingo on Saturday nights at St John's while having pizza and beer.
Many times he would be in our basement on Oak Street fixing our oil burning heating furnace.
My condolences and hugs to the whole Cuffe Family. I know in my heart he is with my Mom & Dad in Heaven probably singing some old Irish songs while having a beer or two.
Love you guys and know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Rick Boland and Family
Andy Wyrtzen
April 15, 2020
My first day at SJA back in 2006 John said to me a "guy gym teacher" the kids need that. That started our friendship. For the next 10 years or so I heard countless stories of his wife, kids, life in general. I will always cherish those. When I started my driving school he said I have your first student. His granddaughter, Taylor. That's the kind of guy he was...he got me started. Then he proceeded to tell me countless stories of his driving experiences with Taylor. That's what I'll miss the stories and the soul he told them with...
Mary Hurley
April 15, 2020
John was such a faith-filled and kind man. It was my privilege to work with him while Chair of Liturgy Committee at Saint John’s in Hillsdale. Please know that I keep all of his family in my heart and in my prayers.
Barbara Meyer
April 15, 2020
R.I.P. Mr. Cuffe ...you were indeed part of the fabric that makes up our little community of Hillsdale. Your presence never went unnoticed and you were a good friend to many and loved by all who were lucky 🍀 enough to know you. You were bigger then life and you will always be remembered.... may our Lord hold you in the palm of his hand in eternal rest. Godspeed.
Suzanne Socha
April 15, 2020
To the Cuffe Family,
The entire St. John's Academy sends condolences and prayers to you. Mr. Cuffe is remembered as a faithful man who meant so very much to all the teachers and students of the school. Teachers recall his great stories and students recall how he greeted them each morning at the door.
I recall as a new principal as he came the first week I was there and told me about the building and we sat and had coffee together.
Mr. Cuffe was St. John's and his legacy will live forever in our school.
Anna Shea
April 15, 2020
Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with our children. He was a blessing to the St John’s Academy family and he will be missed. Prayers are being said for all of you.
June Kersey
April 15, 2020
My sympathy and Love go out to Mrs. Cuffe and family . 💕💕💕🙏🙏 love , June Kersey
Elizabeth Viola
April 15, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a special person . My deepest prayers and sympathy for the Cuffe family.
We will all miss John and his wonderful smile.
Jerry Russano
April 15, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Cuffe family on the passing of Mr. Cuffe. May he Rest In Peace. Jerry & Dee Russano
Jeanne Chazotte (Nolan)
April 15, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cuffe family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mr. Cuffe was a great man. I have fond memories of him coming into the Coffee Stop for a cup to go when working, always with a smile or a wink for me. I’d like to think he’s sitting in his chair in the family room watching Columbo. May he rest in peace.
With much sympathy,
Jeanne Chazotte (Nolan)
Michele Clark
April 14, 2020
Mr. Cuffe equals childhood, Christmas , family, Buttons, van, amazing smile, Central Ave memories and Hillsdale Icon. You will be missed but not forgotten. You made a name for yourself in town. Rest in Peace. And I'll tell my son HAPPY BIRTHDAY from you! Sending you all hugs and prayers.
Love. The Clarks
Lisa Clark
April 14, 2020
The Cuffe’s and The Clark’s were attached are the hips growing up. Mr. Cuffe was always outside either making us laugh or asking where John (my dad) was. He was always smiling, talked to everyone who walked past, always yelling at Robert and Billy to get in the house and most of all always welcomed the Clark’s into his backyard or house. He will surely be missed by everyone. We love you Mr. Cuffe. Xoxoxox. Rest In Peace and hopefully Buttons will come running to you. Love, Lisa.
Joanne Boland-Ramella
April 14, 2020
My memories of your Dad go so far back. I remember being in first grade at St. John’s in Sr. Joan Bridget’s class with Mr. Cuffe always popping in to say hello. Saturday night Bingo with my Dad and that group of wonderful men that worked it. Countless fairs at St. John’s, Sunday morning usher and counting the collections at the rectory, and yes, your Dad spent many hours in our basement keeping the old oil burner going which broke often back in the day. When I started directing the shows at St. John’s 15 years ago, I was thrilled to see your Dad once again working at the school. My children got to know and love him there. He would tell them stories about their Grandfather (Matt Boland) whom they never got to know and they looked up to your Dad like a grandfather as did all the kids at the school. They loved him. He would stop us in the parking lot to have us listen to a recording of his brother singing Irish songs. He was so proud. I missed his presence and humor at the school when he retired but continued to run into him in town. Mr Cuffe is a Hillsdale treasure and legend and will never be forgotten. Prayers and love to all the Cuffe family at this difficult time and hugs to all. The Boland and Ramella families.
Sue Thurber
April 14, 2020
My deepest condolences to the entire Cuffe family. He was a great man. May he rest in peace.
Phylis Rizzi-Rooney
April 13, 2020
TO THE CUFFE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY EDMUND, BILLY AND ROBBY...DARREN AND I SEND OUR CONDOLENCES, LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR THE LOSS OF A GREAT MAN!! WE HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OVER THE PAST 40 SOME YEARS! MAY HE REST IN PEACE! HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE! ALL OUR LOVE...PHYLIS ROONEY AND DARREN RIZZI!!
Taylor Cuffe
April 13, 2020
This is still so surreal to me. I always felt Papa would live forever but I’m so glad i had him as a grandfather who really felt like a father to me. He was a funny, sarcastic, hard working, respected man and I’m proud to say he was a big part of my life. I’ll always remember him sitting in the backyard, listening to his Irish music with a sprite in his hand and the sun on his face. I learned to be a respectful, hard working, and caring person because of him and not a day will go by without me thinking of him up in heaven at peace. He always said I’m his Tayla and he’s my papa- forever
TIMOTHY HAMPTON
April 13, 2020
My sympathy to family, after 40 years it is sad to see customers and friends pass. I think back on a lot of jokes and memories with John. Another constant presence in our life is gone but will be remembered. From all of us at Timmy's Service Center.
Denise Sheehan & jack Fitzgerald Fitzgerald
April 13, 2020
On behalf of my dad jack and myself I want to send my condolences. To all uncle johns family i wish you strength to carry you through the next few days . I hope there's a reunion with noreen ,my mam who only recently passed away also.
May you sleep easy john x
Rita Algieri
April 12, 2020
Dearest Kathleen and family.
I was so terribly sorry to hear about John! I truly loved him! He was a grandfather to all the students in Saint John's Academy! My class loved when he came to read stories to them especially on Saint Patrick's Day. He greeted us all every morning with his smile and of course coffee. His work wives he called us as he gave us bear hugs whenever he knew we needed them. He could fix anything ! To say he was a treasure is an understatement! I found it amazing that it was Holy Saturday when he returned home to Jesus, he probably had to usher and get God to see things his way!
Love and prayers for you all!
Love Rita & John Algieri
frank Maniaci
April 12, 2020
Sorry for you loss . I will always remember John as a unique nice person, hard worker with a good sense of humor. God bless is soul. Sincerely Frank Maniaci