Rick McCaffery

Eric Allen “Rick” McCaffery, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at his Livonia home December 4, 2015. Ironically, Rick had persevered successfully with a 9 year battle with multiple cancers, being judged cancer-free earlier in the week by Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on July 21, 1960. His family moved to Utica, Michigan in 1965. He graduated from Romeo, MI high school in 1978 and went to college at Macomb Community College and Oakland University. He eventually received his BA degree from West Virginia University.

Rick had many careers during his lifetime. He worked in management in the plastics industry, refurbished and operated rental properties and became an award-winning multiple franchisee of Little Caesar's Pizza with his brother Kevin and his parents. He also designed, built, launched and operated an Applebee's type dinnerhouse restaurant. Rick was a very hard working, persistent, hands-on individual, that was willing to take on any task. His optimism, great sense of humor, persistence and intelligence helped him in his business career, personal life and his courageous battle with cancer. He was willing to jump in and help anyone with any issue. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed golf, boating, music, movies, and the arts. Most of all, he loved being with his family, his soul-mate Jan, and his collie, Sky, and cat, Callie.

He is survived by his parents, Ron and Barb McCaffery of South Lyon, MI, his brothers Kevin of Ann Arbor, MI and Douglas of Farmington Hills, MI and Kevin's partner, Jeff Gunnoe. He will be missed by his many friends and family in Wisconsin, West Virginia and Michigan. His long-time soulmate Jan, preceded him in an unexpected death in 2013. Services will be held at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM. On Saturday, December 12, visitation will begin at 10 AM, with the Funeral Service at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cleveland Clinic.