Ann Cecilia Gaffney Cagagis Obituary (1948 - 2015)

Charlene Wright '66 said:

Ann Cecilia Gaffney Cagigas, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend passed away on June 19, 2015, at the young age of sixty-seven. Her life began on April 15, 1948, in New York City; born to Gerald and Doris Beth Gaffney, she was the second of five children, Michael, Mary, Patricia, and Walter. She dedicated her life to helping people by receiving a Nursing degree, as a registered nurse, from the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing, class of 1969. Ann went on to receive a master’s in human development and Family Studies. In 1978 she became a first-time mother and was introduced to the joy of the breastfeeding world, which subsequently became one of her greatest passions. Her breastfeeding journey began with La Leche League International, where she quickly became a Leader and mentor to many. In true Ann fashion she diligently pursued further education, becoming a Board-Certified International Lactation Consultant. The last 13 years of her professional career were spent as an Occupational Health Nurse at the General Services Administration, where she worked by helping in several capacities, touching the lives of countless people. She avidly associated all of her blessings, both personally and professionally, with her faith in the Lord and all of his Glory. She actively participated in the parish for 38 years, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, by participating in numerous groups over the years; including being a Eucharistic Minister for the Church since 2006. Her faith ultimately carried her through until she was called home to God. She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Jaime Javier Cagigas, and is survived by three children: Amanda Espinola, Emilie Yoder, and Jaime Javier Cagigas (Son). She also leaves behind Son-In-Law's Martin Espinola and Chriss Samuel Yoder III, and five grandchildren: Javier, Martin, Gabriella, Giuliana, and Chriss Samuel Yoder IV. Services will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel Wednesday June 24, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8pm, there will be a mass on Thursday June 25th at 10:30am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, followed immediately by a wake at the Cagigas house; located at 10717 Greene Dr. Lorton, VA 22079. In lieu of flowers, Ann's wishes were for donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.