Photo courtesy of Mauger Givnish Funeral Home - Malvern
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Mar 1, 1947 – Mar 3, 2026
Joseph Richard Rafter Jr.,79, of Malvern, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home.
He was born on March 1, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, to Anne (Breslin) and Joseph Richard Rafter. He grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from...
Read MoreJeanne. Carol and I would like to express our sympathies to you and your family. I have been friends with Joe since he joined IBM and considered him a true friend. Once again we wwre very sorry to hear that we lost Joe.
Robert Salvucci
March 08, 2026 | Malvern, PA | Friend
RIP Joe I wish I could have been able to play a few more rounds of golf with you. Prayers for your family and friends .
Tommy Macdonald
March 07, 2026 | Exton, PA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Joe was a true gentleman and will be missed.
Claire Andrews
March 06, 2026 | WEST CHESTER, PA | Acquaintance
I have had the very good fortune to have come to know Joe not only as a great golf buddy, but more so as a wonderful, caring, and unselfish friend. Our common faith and West Philly roots were often the subjects of our many conversations as we played golf At Hersheys Mill GC. Joe’s love of God and family were always first and foremost in everything he did. Thanks Jeannie for lending me your wonderful partner for so long. I will always treasure the many moments and talks we shared, and will...
Mike Dougherty
March 05, 2026 | Springfield, PA | Friend
Love you, Joe, you will be missed. Say hi to George for me when you see him
March 05, 2026
We’ve been friends with Joe & Jeanne for many years. He was a wonderful guy, always with a big smile on his face and a warm and sincere way of greeting when we would meet. We are going to miss him and I especially on the Golf Course. Rest In Peace Joe
John & Maureen Devlin
March 05, 2026 | West Chester, PA | Friend
