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Herbert C. Rafetto III

Palm Springs, California

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Herbert C. Rafetto III, 58, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2010. A 16-year resident of Palm Springs, he was known extensively throughout the community, and his passing was a shock to us all. Herb was born July 25, 1952 in Lowell, Mass., the son of Herbert C. Jr. and Jean E. Rafetto. A 1970...

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Herbert Rafetto 3rd. A man I truly miss and wish I could see and hear him one more time. Every since I learned of his passing I have really struggled to accept it. A man who taught me to have confidence. Made a person he was proud of our of me. He hired me as a dish washer to banquet steward lead banquet steward to youngest Assistant to youngest manager in the history of the Hyatt Regency Hotels. Thank you Herb. You was and still is my hero. Lewis Page... Dallas Texas. 2024. I learned of his...

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OMGOsh, My heart is broken! Just now seeing this and am so sad to hear about the sudden death of my old friend Herb! I loved reading all your accomplishments Herb, of course you were amazing, kind and all around amazing in everything you touched! Will always remember our Sunday football games and not just the Dead, but Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen among so many others!! Wow, I'm so sadden by this and can't believe I was thinking about you after all these years only to find...

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Hey Herb,
Its Sandy, your old buddy from days gone by .... mom just passed away .... I know she is in good company .... "Ginny Kennedy" look her up and say hi .... Herb, people like you and mom live on forever in our memories .... some people are just unforgetable .... hope we all meet up in time .... many laughs many friends .... friends that made life memorable and fun in our youth by kindness and good hearted people like you! Hugs, Sandy Storey-Moon

Dear Herb,

It still feels like you have gone off on a journey and will return at any moment.
I miss my friend. Rest in peace.

Yesterday I posted this picture of my grand daughter Natalie Rose, She is the drummer for the San Francisco Rock Band "Melvoy", and was the light of Herb's life.
Sometimes when I think of her and what she has accomplished, I remember Herb's love to "Kick Out The Jams", and I can only imagine how proud he would be of her, and how excited he would be at seeing her in concert.

We miss you Herbie and the "beat" you started those 23 years ago "does go on".

Herb's daughter Natalie Rose, and "The Beat Goes On"