Obituary of Bud McCabe

Edwin “Bud” R. McCabe, 91, of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Bud was the beloved husband of Shirley (Crie) McCabe with whom he had recently shared their 69th wedding anniversary.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Anne McCabe and was predeceased by his daughter Karen McCabe Krasner and his son-in-law Steve, his brother-in-law John Crie and sister-in-law Ginger Rothman.

Besides his loving wife Shirley, he is survived by his children Raymond McCabe (Jamie) of Cape Coral, FL, Kathy McCabe of Rye, NH; his grandchildren Kevin of Manchester, CT, and Sarah Krupa (James); and great-grandchildren Lexi and Zachary, all of Cape Coral, FL.  Bud also leaves his brothers Gerald Rothman (Marilyn) of West Palm, FL and Michael Rothman of Anthem, AZ; and his sister-in-law Evelyn Scavetti of Clearwater, FL. He was revered as "Uncle Bud" by his nephews and nieces, many of whom would stop by and visit. He liked to chat and loved his family whether they lived near or far.

As a lifelong Manchester resident and Pratt & Whitney employee for over 40 years, Bud enjoyed many wonderful and lasting friendships. The family thanks these friends, neighbors and extended family that have supported them over the years.

A calling hour will be held Monday, November 22, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center St., Manchester, followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at Tierney's and a burial at East Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bud’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.