Mark Griffin McCaffrey

Birth date: May 2, 1951 Death date: Nov 18, 2013

Mark Griffin McCaffrey, A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Clairemont Mortuary for Mark Griffin McCaffrey, founder of Rocket Motorcycles in San Diego, who died Monday following a motorcycle collision.McCaffrey, 62, was ri Read Obituary

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Lawrence Jefferson

615w ago

Thank you Mark and your staff for all your help. I enjoyed the service and the friendship from everyone at Rocket Motorcycle. I purchased my first bike from Mark and 15 months later I crashed my bike broke my foot in two places and tore my Achilles tendon. He said to me, " you will be alright just do what the doctors tell you and you will recover" I felt like I was apart of the family and I even purchased another bike from Rocket motorcycle two weeks after I crashed my 2012 Triumph Scrambler I got a Matte black Thunderbird Storm. I wish that he was here so I could help him like he helped me.My condolences to the family,

John Barton

616w ago

So sad. A cracking bloke all round. When renovating my British bikes he was always more than helpful, and took the time to come from behind the counter from bike tinkering to chat and catch up on news. I always tried to make an effort to pop in and say hello whether I needed a part or not, because he was such a nice bloke. Again, very sad. And my thoughts go out to the family, and friends.

Susie Gleason

618w ago

Having Mark and Concessa as neighbors has been the best. I saw Mark almost every day. He'd always take time to wave and smile as he put on his helmet and warmed up his bike. I saw him raking leaves Monday morning. I thought "What a through guy." He took so much care with everything he did. We will miss him sooooo much.

Merritt Voigtlander

618w ago

Mark was a straight shooter, with a big heart. My condolences to his family. He always treated me and my bikes well.

Terry Hart

618w ago

I first met Mark when Gus Gustafson turned the India street shop over to him. He hired Niles Ussery . Niles' "organization" skills coupled with marks skills turned the shop into an efficient 'machine" ..With lots of character.. I became marks' go to guy for all the shops' motorcycle painting until about 2000, when I retired. With great pleasure , I did all within my skills to be sure that the work that I turned over to Mark was as excellent as his standards . His standards were hand in hand with his character. I , and , I'm sure, everyone concerned, am still having a difficult time "wrapping" my/our minds around the reality that he is really gone………God bless you McCaffrey family. God speed and caress YOU , Mark McCaffrey…….

Dan Ackroyd

619w ago

Mark took a chance on me from across the country to work in his motorcycle shop, the knowledge, professionalism, and passion I learn from Mark my time there helped me achieve my life long career. Mark you truly helped me in more ways then i could had ever thanked you.

Greg Jabin

619w ago

Mark was one of the nicest and friendliest guys you could ever meet. When I first met him in 1995 at the old Rocket Motorcycles shop on India Street, he greeted me like he had known me forever, and made me feel right at home. He sold me my Triumph Daytona in Strontium Yellow in 1997 from the new shop, and when my bike arrived with the powder-coated frame, he immediately offered to switch it with his bike that had come in one-month earlier with the rare hand-polished aluminum frame, since he knew that's what I really wanted. I still ride that Daytona a couple of times every week, and it will always remind me of what a great person – and friend – Mark was. Rest in Peace Mark.

Sue, Lou, And Kyle Binford

619w ago

We always admired Mark's dedication to his family. We hope cherished memories of Mark will give you some comfort through this tragic time.

Dowell Laurie

619w ago

Every evening when I left the office, Mark would say to me, "Goodbye Laurie. Thanks for all the hard work." Mark was so dedicated to his business and his family. It meant everything to know that they were loved and provided for. I guess it's our turn to say, "Goodbye Mark. Thanks for all the hard work."

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