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Michael Robert Raftery, 30, of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2016.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18223 Point Lookout Dr., Nassau Bay, TX 77058. The service will run from 2pm - 4pm.
Michael was born in Tacoma, WA on January 14, 1986. He moved to Houston, Texas with his family in 1995. He graduated from Clear Creek High School in League City, TX, and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas.
Michael worked at NASA as an International Space Station (ISS) Program Risk Management Integrator for the ARES Corporation for five years. He enjoyed playing his guitar, working out, golf, and most of all, being around his family and friends.
Michael is survived by his parents Michael and Susan Raftery, of Montgomery, TX, his sister Alicia Marie Raftery, of Los Alamos, NM, maternal grandmother, M. Norma Bichsel, of Conroe, TX, paternal grandparents Dr. Michael and Ruth Raftery, of Port Huron, MI, 8 aunts and uncles, 28 cousins and many friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Bichsel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Cenikor Foundation, you can donate online at www.cenikor.org or send to The Cenikor Foundation, (attn: Nora Belcher) 11111 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079 . Donations will be earmarked to their treatment facility in Deer Park, TX. The family of Michael Robert Raftery thank you for your blessings and thoughtful donations.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Raftery
Tami Hocker-Camp
July 25, 2022
Still Miss Your Smiling Face!!
August 13, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Raftery,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your son. We both worked with him and thought he was very bright and sweet. He will be truly missed.
Rodney and Carrie Nabizadeh
Hussein El-Lessy
August 12, 2016
A bright young man who after only one meeting at JSC reminded me of his equally bright father. My deepest, most profound, and heartfelt sympathies to his family.
August 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies. Bengi Poston (Walding)
August 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
Jo Lynn Anderson
August 1, 2016
Mike and Susan - I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son. I also lost my 31 year old son 2 years ago and there are really no words that can comfort you other that to know that your family and friends are here to support you through your grief journey. You and your family are in my prayers.
Daryl Schuck
August 1, 2016
My deepest most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I remember Mike attending the St. Paul Acts Retreat.
August 1, 2016
Mike, Susan, and the entire Raftery family,
You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved son, Michael.
Sincerely,
Doug & Heather Rarick
Tami Hocker-Camp
July 31, 2016
Mr & Mrs Raftery & Family, My Heart Weeps for Your loss of Michael. He was an Awesome Man and would light up a room with his presence. Be very proud of Him. I sat with him many months prior to his leaving ARES and I will always cherish him calling me his "Mom at work". My Prayers are with You for Healing, Love and Togetherness as a Family, and for for all of Michael's friends, for I know this is a very hard time for Many, and I Pray these things In Jesus name.
Collin Gutierrez
July 29, 2016
I was very sadden to hear about the passing of Michael. We were very good friends throughout middle school when I lived down the street from him. I remember spending various times with him playing video games or roaming the streets of league city with our roller blades strapped on our feet. He was always a very good friend to me and will be deeply missed my myself and others. The Gutierrez family gives you each our deepest condolences.
Donna Rodgers
July 28, 2016
Knowing Michael for most of his life makes this especially difficult. The news of his untimely passing broke my heart. I pray for his parents and sister and the rest of his family and friends at this most tragic time in their lives. May God grant you comfort and peace during all the trying days ahead.
Diane Rudkin
July 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Michael was a kind and helpful coworker, and genuinely nice guy to talk to and spend time with. You will remain in my thoughts.
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