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Arthur Rafferty Obituary
He was born in Worcester, the son of James M. and Anna M. (McKinney) Rafferty. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. Mr. Rafferty was a construction worker before becoming a Worcester Firefighter for 11 years, retiring in 1979. He also was co-owner of Rafferty's Tavern, Y-D Liquor Store and JAB Precision Tool. After retiring, Mr. Rafferty worked part time at The Massachusetts State Lottery and Laidlaw Transportation. He was a member of The Vernon Hill American Legion Post 435 and The Firefighter Relief Association. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
The funeral will be Monday, October 6 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St., Worcester. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday, October 5 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and online guestbook please visit
www.callahanfay.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Rafferty
Sue DiTaranto
October 9, 2008
Steve, So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Monroe
October 7, 2008
To the Rafferty Family, We were so sad to read that Arthur had died. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim & Gail Monroe
Tracey Martin
October 6, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tony Kapulka
October 6, 2008
Steve
Sorry to read about the loss of you dad.
October 5, 2008
It will be the little things you remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
that help push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.
Please know you & your family are
in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Connie DelRio
October 5, 2008
Colleen and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. Please know you are in my prayers.
Cindy & John Perro
October 5, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Philip&peter Staruk
October 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Your old teamates Peter&Philip Staruk
The Nash family
October 4, 2008
Tim and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find joy and peace with the fond memories grandpa leaves behind.
The O'Neil Family
October 4, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Richard ONeil
October 4, 2008
Steve,
So sorry to hear about your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim Rafferty
October 4, 2008
All of our memories of Uncle Arthur are of an individual always there when you needed him. Whether it was hanging a political sign or standing at the bedside of someone sick; you knew he would be there. Uncle Arthur was the happiest when around family and never had enough of listening to "Rafferty" stories of the past. We know he is at peace and in a better place.
Jim and Carol
Lori and Peter Venie
October 4, 2008
Colleen and Brian, we were so sorry to hear about Arthur. He always had a smiling face for anyone who walked through your door. Sharing your home with him was a true gift, not only to him, but to yourselves, Tiffany and Tim. You will have the memories forever, and it allowed Arthur the ability to live out his life surrounded by family and be where he was truly comfortable and at ease.
Amy Amaral
October 4, 2008
To the Rafferty Family,
May the many memories you share be a comfort to you in the days ahead. Deepest sympathy to you all.
meghan cantwell
October 3, 2008
my uncle author was very loved by his family. we will all miss him
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