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Joseph Anton posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Dear Msgr. Cafone, May God always keep you in his presence and may you enjoy the everlasting joys of paradise with all the saints and Blessed Mother, we will miss you and always be praying for you. Last time I saw you was during New Year mass this year. Sincerely in the Lord, Joe Anton 908-752-9230

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Kathleen Wilson posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Especially for Agnes Cafone McDonell We were such good friends in our college days. I think of you and send thoughts of consolation i happened to find you here. Please write me if yoy wish beautiful artistic friend! Love from Staten Island days, love from Kathy ...now Kathabela7 Wilson

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Ron and Heidi Baker posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Since I was a little girl you have been a presence in my life. You shared so many beginnings and sacraments with my parents and my sisters, and then our marriage, Baptism of our children, and funerals of our loved ones. You have been a part of the fabric of our marriage and family for over 30 years, and we owe so much to you for your support, friendship, and unconditional love. Our blessings are myriad for knowing you, and our cups runneth over. You will be forever loved and missed on earth, but Ingie, your mother, and the crew are having a wonderful reunion! God bless you, dear Father Jim.We will miss you until we meet again...

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Patti Williams posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Dear Father Jim, Heidi lovingly said what we are all feeling after receiving the news that you left us to be you your Father. I still remember like it was yesterday when I passed out for the very first time during your ordination Mass. The years of laughter and tears, Christmas Eve's on Roland Ave and so many more wonderful memories. I was so blessed to have dinner with you last year when you came to Vermont for a visit. Our family has lost a wonderful man and we are all much better people having you in our lives. May God bless you and may you rest in peace.

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Louis and Melanie Zappo posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

My wife and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Msgr. Cafone. When he came to say Mass at OLS we always looked forward to his homilies. He was a wonderful priest.

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Deacon Conrad Paulus posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Jim was one of the finest priests I have ever known. He was my mentor and spiritual adviser. A couple of years ago I asked him his biggest lesson learned as a priest. He thought for a moment and said "My biggest lesson learned is that Jesus really loves us." His moving just made heaven a little bit better!

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Bob Hines posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Rest in Peace. It was an honor to have known such a wonderful man. I will miss him.

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John Myers posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Jody and I are saddened to lose our family's spiritual leader,comforter and friend. Jimmy was Jody's cousin and an important part of her growing up after losing her father at a young age. Jimmy married Jody and I 42 years ago, baptized our children and was always there for us when we needed him. Our fondest memories though were our annual NYC dinners and trips to the Opera with Jimmy and his best friend Montsignor Bobby. Our conversations were rich but the Italian pasta, wine and his favorite after dinner liquor, Ramazzotti, made the evenings unforgettable. Jimmy, you were the most caring, generous, selfless person we had the privilege of calling " friend". We will remember you and miss you so much but are comforted that you are reunited with Aunt Cordelia and Uncle Mike for the rest of eternity. Your mission on earth may be ended but your legacy will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Rest in peace, we love you John and Jody Myers

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Dr. Frank Polverino posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Msgr.Cafone married " 2 rare birds " on 10/24/2009 and prepared 2 50 somethings at his PRE Cana meetings at three restaurants over dinner and wine and gave a great homily at the Shrine of St. Joseph. God Bless you father on your journey back home to Heaven and continue to pray for all of your people here on earth. Frank & Rita

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John N. Lupia posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

A friend since 1975 when he was my director in the minor seminary at Seton Hall University Divinity School.My last meeting with him was January 25th, 2015 in a meeting into the investigation of the holiness of Mama Gili. He was a very fine priest and human being. The Church benefitted from his service and legacy.

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Barbara Lasko posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Msgr. Cafone frequently celebrated Mass àt St.Frances Cabrini in Piscataway on weekends. His presence was always a welcome sight. His warm spirit, his genuiness and wonderful voice ... and homilies will be missed. My son is a SHU alum and he said everyone loved Msgr. Jim on campus. We will miss his presence at SFC. May he rest in the arms of our Lord in peace.

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Barbara Lasko posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Msgr. Cafone frequently celebrated Mass àt St.Frances Cabrini in Piscataway on weekends. His presence was always a welcome sight. His warm spirit, his genuiness and wonderful voice ... and homilies will be missed. My son is a SHU alum and he said everyone loved Msgr. Jim on campus. We will miss his presence at SFC. May he rest in the arms of our Lord in peace.

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Harlene and Dan Callaghan posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Msgr Cafone was truly a 'people's priest. The message in all his homily's reached both young and old, always insipiring reflection within your own life, allowing you to become closer to God. He'll be forever remembered, especially when making the Sign of the Cross. May God hold him in the Palm of His Hand.

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Sharon Mosley posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Msgr.Cafone, who we refered to as Uncle Jimmy, was my grandson, Kenny Cafone's great-uncle. He married my daughter and Kenny's dad, Patrick, in 1993. His grace and loving ways will be missed by all of us who knew him. He is home with his Father.

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Opida Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Monsignor Cafone was a wonderful priest who shared insightful anecdotes tied in with the Gospel during his beautiful homilies at Mass. He never failed to steal some chuckles from the congregation with his sense of humor. In all that Monsignor said, he always taught us that we should lovingly and willingly give ourselves up to God, and he was a fine example of that lifestyle. Maxine and Maryann loved to altar serve during his masses, and he will be dearly missed by many. May he rest peacefully with our Lord.

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Bert Peronilla posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I had the honor and privilege of being his Altar Ssrver here at St. Joseph Church a few days ago and was looking forward to see him again at the 8:30 AM Mass yesterday. He did not make it because he had an invitation from the Lord which he could not refuse. May he rest in peace.

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Jim Werner posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

You made my family proud to be a Catholic Jim Cafone. It was always a pleasure when you said mass at St Ann Church in Raritan. You will missed but always in our thoughts and prayers!

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patty posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss God needed another sweet angel..

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patty posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss God needed another sweet angel..

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Dr. Yuliano posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I enjoyed hearing the messages of your sermons. They were always clear & easy to understand. Msgr. CAFONE, you will be missed. Rest In Peace.

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Richard and Anita Madden posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

We so enjoyed your presence at Mass at St Ann's in Raritan NJ. We remember wonderful extemporaneous sermons sprinkled with humor and love. We thought you were the greatest priest and an outstanding example of what a man should aspire to.

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Sue O'Brien posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Sorry for the loss of Msgr.James Cafone to his family and closest friends. I'm sadden hearing of the loss to our society of such a compassionate man and troubadour of Christ word. No priest touched the lives of so many and helped make them see Christianity on a humanitarian level. He kept the spirit of a child in him and shared it with the world. May he continue to be with us in Spirit and guide us. He was our teacher on many levels, may we continue to learn.

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Rita Mazzarisi posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

My memories of Father Cafone will always be with me. He was my dear patient and a good friend. He married me and my husband in the year 2009 at The Shrine of Saint Joseph and called my husband and I "two rare birds"...I will miss him and his beautiful smile. Rest in peace Msgr. Cafone...

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lori collins posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I will always remember Monsignor as a great man.

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Sandra Carless posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I was blessed to serve as a Eucharistic minister with Msgr Cafone last Sunday at OLS just a few days before he was called home. He was visibly not feeling well but he mustered the strength to celebrate the Mass for us. I remember praying several Hail Mary's for him because I could see he was not well. He was truly a blessing and I will miss him. May his soul rest in peace.

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Jennifer P posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

It was not even a month ago on Feb 1st that I had last seen him shaking hands after mass saying "God Bless You". Monsignor Cafone will be truly missed as he was a Godly man and deserves a spot in God's kingdom in heaven. I cannot believe that you are gone! May you rest in Peace, Monsignor Cafone!

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Ed Donofrio posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I have known Msgr Cafone since 1974 when we first meet at SHU. I will always remember his one liner saying It's a great life if you don't falter. Rest in Peace My Friend I will miss you!

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Deb and Art Corsini posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our dear friend, Father Cafone. Our memories of him are filled with good times, stimulating conversations and lots of laughter. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are for Father Cafone and all who knew him.

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Mary Stack & Rose Jacobs posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Dear Father Jim, We will miss you immensely...You always had a way of making a person feel like you were their best friend. Your incredible belief in our faith was always inspiring and your love for Jesus was contagious. Your homilies always hit home & it felt like you saw into our lives...There will be a great void in your absence, but knowing that you are now with Jesus is our comfort..Rest in peace knowing you made a difference in so many lives. God is smiling in your presence.

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Mary Stack & Rose Jacobs posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Dear Father Jim, We will miss you immensely...You always had a way of making a person feel like you were their best friend. Your incredible belief in our faith was always inspiring and your love for Jesus was contagious. Your homilies always hit home & it felt like you saw into our lives...There will be a great void in your absence, but knowing that you are now with Jesus is our comfort..Rest in peace knowing you made a difference in so many lives. God is smiling in your presence.

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Mike & Louisa Lopez posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

A Great person in the service of our Lord and a great lost to the mission of our church. May he rest in peace and be remembered by those he served. The power and passion of his ministry will be greatly missed. And the wisdom of his words will always Echo in our hearts. Rest in peace oh mighty brother. Amen.

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Mike & Louisa Lopez posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

A Great person in the service of our Lord and a great lost to the mission of our church. May he rest in peace and be remembered by those he served. The power and passion of his ministry will be greatly missed. And the wisdom of his words will always Echo in our hearts. Rest in peace oh mighty brother. Amen.

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Mike & Louisa Lopez posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

A Great person in the service of our Lord and a great lost to the mission of our church. May he rest in peace and be remembered by those he served. The power and passion of his ministry will be greatly missed. And the wisdom of his words will always Echo in our hearts. Rest in peace oh mighty brother. Amen.

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Frances Gerckens posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

You were one of our favorite priests at Garwood St. Anne. Josephine Caramico, my mother, requested you to say her memorial mass on June 1989 and you honored her greatly. You are with our heavenly father now.

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Stephanie Winberry posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Father Cafone (as I knew him) molded my spirituality as a tween in our parish in Garwood, NJ. He understood the mind of a youth and his homilies showed that. I always felt like he was talking right to me in church, like he knew what I was going through. He was the very definition of church for me. I will always be grateful for his presence in my life and what he unknowingly provided for me. He will be missed.

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Bob Mangan posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I used to jokingly suggest to Fr Cafone that they should clone him and put one in each parish. He was a wonderful, inspiring, Holy Spirit filled priest. When he said a Mass, it was as if he were saying it for the first and last time. He was always fully present and put his whole heart into it. His homilies were always heartfelt and meaningful, never dull or dry. I recall a familiar, favorite line in his homilies would be a sincere, "Thanks be to God". That's how I feel about having known Fr. Jim as a priest and later as a friend. "Thanks be to God" for having been fortunate enough to have known him.

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Drake & Linda Nilsson posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

GODS SPEED, Rest well

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Ruth Ann Bollman posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

My family has known FATHER CAFONE since our lady of the valley. He will be missed, by many. Father CAFONE was ONE OF THE BEST PRIESTS I HAVE EVER MET, and glad to have had the honors of knowing him. When my mom was dying of BREAST cancer, we called FATHER CAFONE, and he came to see her right away. He had just gotten back from Italy, and gave my mom his blessed medals he had recieved from the pope. We still have these medals.When he read the gospel, he would say it in words you could understand. He was an old school priest, and TRUELY ONE OF THE BEST EVER!!!! FATHER CAFONE, THANK YOU FOR EVENRYTHING YOU HAVE TAUGHT US, AND FOR BEING THERE FOR MY MOM. I KNOW YOU ARE WITH GOD NOW TRUELY AT PEACE. THANK YOU FOR EVEYTHING. THE BOLLMAN FAMILY

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Maria Houghton posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I always felt joy when Msgr. Cafone celebrated Mass at OLS in So.Orange. I will remember your wonderful voice and warm Spirit.. Your sermons filled with humor and love, always inspired and uplifted... You touched my life.. In your presence I felt Love.. Thank you for your kindness..There will be a great void in your absence.. I will miss you.. it was an honor to have known you.. You inspired so many lives.. May you continue to be with us in Spirit.. Go well.. God Bless you

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Tina Lisa posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

My memory of Monsignor Cafone is of how God used him to grant me a special gift. About 18 years ago, when I was 7 months pregnant with my daughter, I attended a mass that Monsignor Cafone celebrated. While I was listening, I had a thought to ask him to bless my baby. So, after mass I did. He put his hands on my belly and said a blessing. Soon after, my water broke and I went into labor. The doctors were determined to do everything medically possible to keep the baby from coming so prematurely. In spite of their efforts, my daughter was born. She had a hole in her diaphragm that required surgery to correct. The doctors said we were very lucky because babies that go full term with this condition are still born. I am very grateful to the doctors for saving her, but I know that luck had nothing to do with her coming early. God used Monsignor Cafone’s anointed hands to get my baby to those doctors in time. Today, she is a healthy high school senior. Thank you Monsignor Cafone.

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Carmela Monica Mannino posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

It was over 45 years ago that Fr. Cafone was my religion teacher at Our Lady of the Valley. He was so inspiring to many of us. I am so grateful that I knew him.

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Dorothy Grysko posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

To the Cafone Family and especially his brother, Michael ("Big Mike"),who worked with Dorothy's late husband Stanley: We were saddened to learn of the passing of Monsignor James Cafone, your beloved Jimmy, and know how much he will be missed by all. He served his God well for almost 50 yrs. and has certainly received his reward and is with God in heaven this day. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. May your faith, family and friends, & wonderful memories of and time spent with Jimmy give you strength and solace in this difficult time. Remember that he will always be with you in spirit. We are so disappointed that we were unable to be with you in person to express our condolences as family needs and weather prevented us from doing so. With all our love and sympathy, Dorothy; Doug, Bern & Carrie; Greg & Maryalice Grysko

Rev. Msgr. James M. Cafone S.T.D.

1938 - 2015

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