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Catherine Raffa Obituary
Englewood, FL: Formerly of Lakeville, NY, passed away August 6, 2008 in Venice, FL at age 92. Survivors include sons James D. of Conesus and Gerald D. of Lakeville; sister, Rosalie (Charles) Leary of Lakeville; brother, Larry (Barbara) Reoch of Westerville, OH; grandchildren, Michele Raffa, Jamie Raffa and Bryan Raffa; great-grandchildren, Emma and Trevor Raffa.
A Memorial Service is planned for a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northside Christian Church, 685 N. Indiana Avenue, Englewood, FL 34233. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, FL.
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Cindy Dipasquale
August 10, 2008
Jim,
Sorry to hear about your mother.I had alot of good times with her.Loved her just like my own mom.
Cindy
Kim Condy-Rawleigh
August 10, 2008
Aunt Catherine will be missed I always loved spending time with her and the family on the lake. Her and Mom had the gift of sewing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy, Gerry, Michelle, Jamie, Bryan. and Aunt Ro & Uncle Charlie
Patti Kaczmarek
August 10, 2008
Cathrine was a very special person, grandmother, and great grandmother whom will be missed very much.
BOB AND CLARA ABERNETHY
August 9, 2008
CATHERINE WAS A GREAT LADY AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER
Judy and Bill VonZagorski
August 9, 2008
She will be greatly missed. I can't imagine HTP without her.
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