Rita L. RAFFA

Rita RAFFA Obituary

RAFFA
Rita L. (nee Melso), age 75, on April 15, 2013, of Havertown, formerly of South Phila. Survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, John J. Raffa Sr.; her loving children, John J. Raffa Jr. (Valerie) and Eileen M. Comi (Joseph)l; her cherished grandchildren, Carlie, Paige, John J. III and Julia Rita and her sisters, Lucy DiAngelus and Concetta Giordano.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. Evening, 7 to 9 P.M., and Fri. morning, 8:30 to 9:15 A.M., at D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA 19008. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., Sacred Heart Church, Manoa. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Contributions in her memory to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila. PA 19103, would be appreciated.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita RAFFA

10 Entries

Denise, Anthony & Gianna Raffaele

April 25, 2013

Dear Raffa Family ~

Rita was one of a kind. I loved being in her company because she always made you feel like family. May she rest in peace.

Thinking of you.

VALERIE RAFFA

April 22, 2013

We will be relaying for you Mom <3 June 1st and 2nd. Everyone is missing you, but i know you are with us, overseeing as you always did as our Mother. You are at peace, no more Torment.

John Raffa

April 21, 2013

I would like to thank everyone for their condolences during this sad time for the Raffa family. My Mother a great wife,mom,mother-inlaw and grandmother will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace mom you were the best mother any son could ever wish for.Your whole family will miss you always.
Love
John Sr.,John Jr, Eileen,Valerie,Joe,Carlie,Paige,
John III and Julia Rita.

April 19, 2013

John, John Jr., Valerie, Carly, Paige, John-John, Eileen, Joe and Julia,
We were so shocked to hear of Rita's passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences.
May God Bless You All.
And to our dearest friends, Marc, Carmella, Danielle and Marc, Our hearts were saddened when we heard of the passing of your mom and grandma. Please know that our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will continue to keep you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. May God heal all of your hearts.
All of our love,
Mr Chuck and Miss Perrie

Desiree Donovan

April 18, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

April 18, 2013

So sorry to hear the passing of Rita. Our sons grew up together and we had many happy times on Dickinson Street.
She was a wonderful person.
My sincere condolences to the family.
The Shipley Family

Irene, Chuck, Jeanine, Nick, & Jackie

April 17, 2013

Neighbors, what can we say? Our hears are sad with the loss of Aunt Rita. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

April 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Rita will truly be missed.

Nancy, Rick and Al (Doc)Pasternack

April 16, 2013

John and Family,
We are sorry to hear this very sad news. Tom and I and all our children were very fond of Rita and will miss her. You are in our prayers. Love Judy and Tom Keenan and Sons.

Joseph n Joyce Melso

April 16, 2013

We are so sad for your loss. Aunt Rita was and still is thought of for her gracious and kind heartedness. We will all miss her. May God be with you to comfort and help you through this time. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts.

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