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CHARLES RAFFA Obituary

RAFFA, Charles J. "Charlie" Of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away on October 10, 2017 at Marina Bay Nursing and Rehab Center after a brief illness. Son of the late Samuel J. and Gertrude V. (Ehmons) Raffa. Beloved brother to Joseph Raffa of Weymouth, John Raffa of Gloucester and the late Genevieve Raffa. Father of Patricia Raffa of Stoughton. Uncle of Jenny Raffa Lapointe and her husband, Bernie, of Carver, Donna Welsh and her husband, Walter, of Hanson, Michele Raffa and her partner, Glen Ribeiro of Weymouth, Karen Pratt and her husband, Jim, of Weymouth, David Raffa of Templeton, and the late John Raffa, Jr and Linda Randazza. Great-uncle of Kristy and Malissa Pratt of Weymouth and Rob Welsh of Abington. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Monday from 8:30 - 10:30 AM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main St. (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital), followed by his Funeral Services at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in MA National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2017.

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michele & glen

October 14, 2017

Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day.
Love you always Uncle Charlie!!
Michele & Glen

Dave & Jeanne Bolduc

October 13, 2017

RIP Charlie good times good friend

Dave & Jeanne Bolduc

October 13, 2017

RIP Charlie good times good friend

Valerie Bayko

October 13, 2017

Let the memories of Charlie's life comfort you during this difficult time.

Rest In Peace Charlie

Peggy and Tommy Sonia -White

October 13, 2017

Tommy and I are so sad to hear of the loss of Charlie.We have some wonderful and funny memories of him from the many years at Jimmy's. Our thoughts and prayers to his daughter and family.Rest In Peace Charlie.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

16

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Oct

16

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Oct

16

Burial

MA National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

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McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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