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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Raftery
September 7, 2006
Dear Raftery Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Your a great family whom we have and always will remember with love & affection,
Family of "Jed" Bresnahan: Kathleen, Maura, Eileen Bresnahan
Jim & Marilyn Foster
August 20, 2006
40+ years of friendship holds a lot of memories. Sports, school,
parties, weddings, children and family vacations; all the things life brings our way...it was a pleasure sharing them with him. Mike will be forever in our hearts. Our thoughts are with his family
John Blackington
August 17, 2006
Deepest condolences to the entire Raferty family from the Blackingtons. (Fellsmere St)
JoAnn Walsh Beckwith
August 17, 2006
to the Raftery family, May the special things of Michael live on inside your heart forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Una , Peter , JoAnn ,Dorothy , Ken , Des and Jimmy Walsh.
Tom Rowe
August 17, 2006
Dear Maura,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mike my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Please pass along my condolences to Deb and your family.
Regards
Tom Rowe
Joanne Diamantides
August 16, 2006
To Laurie and the Raftery Family:
Micheal was a very special person to us. Mike made an impact on so many peoples lives, which is something you all should be very proud of. We will greatly miss his friendship and always cherish the times we spent with him. He'll always be in our hearts and minds, especially in Old Orchard Beach, Las Vegas, at the IACC and Santarpio's.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
George & Joanne Diamantides
August 16, 2006
To Laurie and the Raftery family. There are no words to say how much Jack and I are going to miss Mike. The club and OOB will never be the same. Mike will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. We will remember him with his big smile and sense of humor, not to mention his fantastic split pea soup.Laurie all of us at the club will always be there for you if you need anything.
With all our love and prayers
Beth & Jack, (Suslak)Bryce
Debra Sharpe
August 14, 2006
To The Raftery Family:
It has been many years since I have seen Mike and remember all the good times in the Fay Estate. I remember picking up little Dorothy (that Barbara watched) every day after school. I am very sorry about Mike and know how painful this time must be. You are in my prayers. Debra Sharpe, daughter of Dorothy Mara Sharpe
Bill and Ellen Pasquale
August 14, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. Please accept out deepest condolences. He was a great friend and we will remember all the good times we had. We will truly miss him.
scott oliver
August 14, 2006
I will always remember growing up with Mike and having some great times when we were kids.Its been many years since Henry Ave but the memories are eternal.God bless you.Until we meet again.
Scott Oliver
Paula Chleboski
August 14, 2006
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mike. I've got to believe that God has a plan and that Mike is in a better place. I'm holding tight to that belief.
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
August 13, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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