Eugene McCaffrey, a former Rhode Island Democratic state representative, state senator and mayor of Warwick, has died. He was 84.
McCaffrey was the father of Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey, D-Warwick.
“Eugene McCaffrey was dedicated to his country, public service and the law,’’ said Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, D-North Providence. “But above all he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.’’
Ruggerio said in a statement that McCaffrey “gave selflessly of himself to his community, through military service, public service and his distinguished legal career. The work ethic and commitment to service he modeled is an example for all of us, as is his love and devotion he had for his family.’’
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Senate family are with the McCaffrey family during this difficult time,’’ said Ruggerio.
The former mayor was a graduate of Providence College and Suffolk University Law School.
The wake will be held on Sunday, June 25th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Home at 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 26th, at St. Benedict Church.
