December 2, 1940-August 31, 2026
Mary C. McCafferty was born to William and Agnes McCafferty December 2, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was 1 of 7 children and attended grade school at Holy Angels Parish. Following her graduation from Mercy High School, she enrolled at the College of Saint Mary where she received her Associate’s Degree to begin teaching.
On June 23, 1962, Mary married Tom Nastase. They had 6 children together; Shari, Christopher, Daniel, Brian, Tommy, and Ray. They lived most of their married lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with a short time in Forth Worth, Texas. While in Omaha, Mary was employed with Omaha Public Schools in secretarial positions across the district. She found joy in everything she did and loved collecting; cards, coins, tea sets, and stamps. Mary was an active community member and enjoyed spending time with friends from Raven Oaks neighborhood, Holy Angels Parish, and Mercy High School.
Mary was a dedicated individual and dreamer. In 2017, she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree from College of Saint Mary and celebrated in Hawaii with her son, Tommy. Mary had a long, fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. As her health began to decline, Mary moved into Homestead Assisted Living of La Vista in 2025. She passed away in her sleep on August 31, 2026.
Mary was preceded in death by Tom Nastase (husband); Tommy Nastase Jr. (son), Ray Nastase (son); Josh Didulo (grandson); and siblings: Winifred Sage, Joseph Boyd, William McCafferty, & Kathleen Griffith.
She is survived by children: Shari & Ignatius Didulo, Christopher & Lora Nastase, Daniel & Theresa Nastase, Brian & Colleen Nastase; many grandchildren, great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews; friends, neighbors, and Mercy High friends.
VIGIL: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7:00 PM with VISITATION beginning at 6:00 PM, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:30 AM, St. James Catholic Church, 4710 N. 90th St., Omaha.
INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetery
Memorials will be directed by the family
