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EDWARD GRAIFF Obituary
GRAIFF, EDWARD "Sonny" 75 - passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009. He was the son of the late Primo and Catherine (Moratelli) Graiff. Sonny was a lifelong farmer and highly respected in the farming community. He was a farming innovator, being one of the first farmers to use drip irrigation and plastic "hoop style" greenhouses. He cherished times spent talking with family and friends. He was a member of the Bobby Bee Hunting Club, N.J. Farm Bureau, North Italy Club, Landisville Produce, Vineland Produce Auction, South Jersey Produce, Go Easy Gun Club of Tioga, PA and he was a 4-H Leader. Sonny is survived by his wife of 45 years Jean (Kruger) Graiff, and three children, son; Steven Graiff; and grandson, Dustin; a daughter and her husband, Kimberly and Steve Mason and granddaughter, Samantha, and grandsons Steven, Eric, Brian and Matthew Mason; son and his wife, Raymond and Deanna Graiff and grandchildren, Raymond and Collin Graiff; great-grandchildren, Christy, Paige, Daniel, Danny and Kyle. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Charles Kruger; sister-in-laws, Doris Graiff; and Teresa Worall; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers Raymond and Daniel Graiff. Funeral home visitations will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6 to 9pm and on Saturday, November 7, 2007 from 9 to 10am at Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday at 10:30am from St. Padre Pio Parish - Church Of Our Lady Of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in Our Lady Of Pompeii Cemetery, Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Donations may be made to St Padre Pio Parish, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08361 or to the charity of one's choice. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com
Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD GRAIFF
Jack Rabin
November 9, 2009
Steve and Family. My sympathies for your family's loss of Sonny. He was openly warm-hearted, thoughtful, smart, and memorable. Being a good farmer came from all of those.
Vanessa Butler
November 8, 2009
Dear Kim, Steve and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I really thought a lot of your dad Kim and I know how much you all will miss him.
Vanessa Butler
Carmen,Tammy,& Vincent D'Augustine
November 7, 2009
With deepest sympathies. You're in our thougts and prayers. The D'Augustine Family
November 6, 2009
Dear Steve,
We want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Bud and Pam Brown
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Donna Kruger-Seth
November 6, 2009
Aunt Jean, Steve, Kim, Ray and family: I am so saddened by the loss of Uncle Sonny and so truely sorry for your loss. He was one of the most kind and loving Uncles ever. I will always remember his smile, his laugh, his hugs and his "rough" hand shakes. Sorry I could not make it in for the services but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Donna and family
November 6, 2009
Jean and family, we are so sorry to hear about Sonny (the sweetest guy ever). We love you like family and our thoughts are with you. Debbie, Sandy, and Holly.
Maria Carozza Marina Christianis
November 6, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Antonio Rosario Graiff
November 6, 2009
I feel very sorry about this sudden sad news. I had met Sonny back in 1959 while enjoying Caesar SImoni's kind hospitality in his farm.
My prayers will be devoted to him .
Antonio Rosario Graiff and wife Cathy .
Milano, Italy
Serena Sinclair
November 6, 2009
Jean and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sonny. I always enjoyed the company of both of you. He was a delightful man to be around. I'm thinking of you and your entire family. I'm very sorry. He will truly be missed. Serena and Darren Sinclair
Louise (Anderson) Huskey
November 6, 2009
Jean, So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers are with you.
November 6, 2009
Jean and Family,
So sorry to hear about Sonny. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember stopping by for a visit and leaving with a carload of fresh veggies.He was always willing to take the time to chat and share his time and hard work.
Terri and Frank Artmont
Wilkes Barre, Pa
Jennifer Clendaniel
November 5, 2009
Steve,
I am sorry you lost your Dad. It is never easy to lose a parent.
November 5, 2009
Dear Jean and family,
so very sorry to here about sonny. he will be missed dearly.take care and we will be praying for you both. love mary and charlie ascani, wilkes-barre pa.
Beth Callahan-Cox
November 5, 2009
Kim & Steven, Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I remember back when we were kids and the 4-H club. He was a very nice man. Your family is in my prayers.
Gina (George) Palmonari
November 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Agnes Tracey
November 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tiffany Gaburo
November 5, 2009
Jean and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember you and Sonny coming to my parents house and he was always so pleasant to me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Verna Stavish
November 5, 2009
Dear Jean and family. We were so sorry to hear about Sonny, we loved him dearly. We will always remember the picnics at your home. You and Sonny were such wonderful host and memories were made for a lifetime. You and your family will be in our prayers. Verna and John and family.
Ron Aretz
November 5, 2009
I always remembered Sonny as a great person.
Ron Aretz
Sarasota, fl
Cathy Mason
November 5, 2009
I will always remember his welcoming smile! I will always miss that!You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Love
Cathy Mason
Mike Chiola
November 5, 2009
Sonny was a very hard-working farmer, but would always take time to ask how YOU were doing, and was genuinely interested in your reply. He welcomed all to sit & have coffee while knowing much had to be done. Will miss him!
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