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Alfred Raifman Obituary

RAIFMAN, Alfred of Stoneham formerly of Malden. Entered Eternal Rest September 9, 2008. Devoted husband of Bertha (Kessler). Beloved father of Stuart & his wife Wendy Raifman, Ellen & her husband Martin Cury and Faith & her husband Eric Van Dusen. Cherished grandfather of Kenneth & his wife Rachel Raifman, Johanna & her husband Harris Porter, Joshua Cury, Jesse, Harry and Bayley Van Dusen. Loving great grandfather of Sydney Raifman and Samuel Porter. Dear brother of Ruth "Rickey" Shapiro. Services at the Goldman Funeral Chapel 174 Ferry St. (off Route 60) MALDEN on Wednesday September 10 at 2:00 PM. Interment in Everett. Condolence calls may be made at his late residence, following services until 8PM, Thursday 1-8 PM and Friday 12-4 PM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be donated to Prostate Cancer Research Fund c/o Dr. Glenn Bubley Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA. 02215. Goldman Funeral Chapel Malden 1-800-982-3717

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 10, 2008.

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Robert DiPiero

September 10, 2008

September 10,2008
So sorry to hear about al. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Connie DiPiero

Barry Kirshon

September 10, 2008

Dear Bertha, Faith, Eric and the entire family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Al. I have many great memories of him. He was always jovial and a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren Cherkas

September 10, 2008

Dear Bertha and family,
May you find comfort and peace knowing that you are surrounded by family and friends during this time of need and always.

Zichrono l'vracha. May his memory be a blessing.

Amy & Julie Fothergill and Kara & Dino Pizzelli

September 10, 2008

Faith, Eric, Jesse, Harry and Bayley,
We were so sad to hear about the loss of your dad/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Jan McLaughlin

September 10, 2008

May Mr. Raifman sleep softly with God.

GERRY AND PHYLLIS SELTSER

September 10, 2008

DEAR BERTHA, SO SO SORRY TO HAVE HEARD ABOUT AL. SO MANY MEMORIES FLASH BACK TO THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE SHARED. WE ARE IN FLORIDA BUT READ THE GLOBE ON LINE. PLEASE EXTEND OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE KIDS AND RICKI. OUR HEARTS REACH OUT TO ALL OF YOU. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. WITH LOVE FROM GERRY AND PHYLLIS SELTSER

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