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VINCENT RAFFERTY Obituary

RAFFERTY , Vincent, P. Of Braintree, formerly of Milton, passed away, April 3. Beloved husband of Christina R. (Veurink). Father of Padraic and Saoirse Rafferty. Loving son of Terence and Bridget (Geoghegan) Rafferty of Milton. Brother of Breda Devlin and her husband, Kevin of East Bridgewater and Nora Carroll and her husband, Diarmuid of Braintree. Uncle of Bridget, Lily, and Hugh Devlin and EllaRose and Jack Carroll. Visiting Hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Monday, April 17, from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Tuesday morning, April 18, at 10:30 am. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Veteran United States Marine Corp. For complete obituary, see www.alfreddthomas.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2023.

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Peggy Hefling

April 18, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Bridgie,Terry and all the Rafferty family on the death of your beloved Vincent. RIP. Love and prayers from Dick and Peggy Hefling. (Naughton, Rusheeney.)

Dana & Mary (English) Childs

April 18, 2023

Condolences to all The Rafferty Family on the tragic loss of Vincent. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Vincent.

Margaret & Family xx

April 17, 2023

Deepest Sympathy Dear Bridie, Terry, Norah, Breda & Families on the loss of your dear son and brother Vincent. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May Vincent´s gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter Naughton

April 17, 2023

Sincere sympathy to the Rafferty family on the sad passing of Vincent. May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Susan Devlin

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Marie Connolly West Roxbury

April 17, 2023

So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace prayers to all the family.

Maura, Claire, & Kate Gallagher

April 16, 2023

So very sorry for your devastating loss. Words are inadequate at times like these. We will keep you all in our prayers and ask God to hold Vincent in his arms and to bring comfort and peace to his many loved ones grieving his passing. Our deepest condolences.

Melissa Freeland

April 16, 2023

Officer Rafferty , I will never forget your voice during academy saying "tiger claw" my prayers are with you & your family , may you rest in the sweetest peace . I hope you´re dancing in the sky ." Class 329 no one left behind " -Recruit Freeland

Laurence Curran

April 16, 2023

So sorry to hear of the death of your fine son.
Laurence & Rose Curran Rusheeny

Breege McNally

April 16, 2023

Deepest sympathy on your tragic loss from the Mc Nallys Rusheeny and Breege Mc Grath (Clancy) Ontario

Paul Dibiasie

April 15, 2023

Bridge Terry and family words can´t express how sorry I am for the loss of Vincent I hope and pray you can find peace and comfort in the coming days

TJ, kelli Helena & Joseph Geoghegan

April 14, 2023

We would like to send our Sincere condolences to Vinny´s wife Chrisi & kids and to Aunty Bridgie , Terry and all the family, very sad times for you all , may Vinny rest in peace.

Patrick Geoghegan

April 13, 2023

To auntie Bridgie, uncle Terry, Nora, Breda, Vincent´s wife Chrissie, kids Padraic & Saoirse and his extended family & friends.
We are really sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Vincent, our thoughts and prayers are with you all through these very sad times. It is very difficult to comprehend just how awful this tragedy is for you, but please god you´ll have the strength & resilience to support each other. May Vincent rest in peace. Thinking of you all.

All our love, Patrick, Anne, Rory & Clodagh Geoghegan

Uncle Thomas & Ann Geoghegan

April 13, 2023

My dear sister Bridget, brother in law Terence, nieces Breda & Nora and all the extended family & friends I send a heartfelt message of sympathy on the sudden loss of your beautiful son & brother Vincent.
Your in our thoughts & prayers daily.
May he rest in peace xx
Tom & Ann, Rusheeney.

Greg Reardon

April 13, 2023

I played baseball with "Skinny Vinny" growing up and he was always the nicest, most positive guy. A good man, gone much to soon. He and his family are very much in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Madeline Aucoin

April 13, 2023

Sending you all our deepest condolences. God bless Vincent and all of you today and the days to come. We love you, Madeline, Eddie and family

Imelda Geoghegan

April 12, 2023

Dear Auntie Bridget, Terence, Breda Nora, Chrissie, Padraic & Saoirse.
I send my deep condolences on your unimaginable grief at the sudden loss of your funny, beautiful son, brother, uncle, husband & father.
I've candles lighting here in Galway Cathedral to give you all strength in these terribly hard times.
May he rest softly in God's Arms

Rev Francis X McGerity

April 12, 2023

On behalf of the late Francis C. McGerity and myself I would like to express sincere condolences on the death of Vincent. Your family had been our neighbor for several years in Milton. My father liked Vincent and spoke highly of him during my visits though I only met him once. I was impressed. Be assured I will offer a Mass for Vincent as well as his/ your entire family that your broken hearts will heal to wholeness again. Vincent, thanks for your Service!

Teresa Galligan

April 12, 2023

Dear Auntie Bridgie, Uncle Terry, Breda and Nora,
We wish to offer our deepest sympathy to you all on the tragic loss of poor Vincent. We cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are enduring at this time. We are thinking of you all. May Vincent Rest in Peace. All our love, Teresa, Noel, Eoghan, Laura and Ciarán

Paddy & Maire Geoghegan

April 12, 2023

Sicncere sympathy to my dear sister Bridgie, brother in law Terry, and nieces Breda, Nora and extended family. We are thinking of you and praying for you all at this incredibly sad time. May your beautiful son and brother, Vincent, Rest in Peace. All our love Paddy & Maire

Deirdre Martin

April 12, 2023

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of your beloved Vincent. There are no words to ease your pain. Hold on to your beautiful memories. May Vincent's gentle soul rest in peace. Love to Uncle Terry, Auntie Bridie, Breda, Nora his wife Christine and beautiful kids Padraic and Saoirse.

Helena ,Tommy Smith & family.

April 12, 2023

We are totally devastated for you all on the sudden passing of your wonderful son and brother Vincent. Sincere condolence Uncle Terry, Auntie Bridie, Breda,Nora and extended family. To his wife and children, may god give you all strength to get through these very dark days. May Vincent's gentle soul rest in peace. Love to you all. Xx

Caroline Larmer

April 12, 2023

So sorry to hear of Vincent´s passing. Sincere sympathy to Nora, Breda and all the Rafferty family. May Vincent Rest in Peace. Pat, Eileen, Caroline Larmer

William Moran

April 12, 2023

Condolences to the entire Rafferty family in the terrible loss of Vincent our thoughts and prayers go out to them. May Vincent Rest In Peace. Bill and Connie Moran

Mary Kelly Colbert

April 12, 2023

Deepest sympathy to Terry and family. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Rest in peace, Vincent.

Kieran & Gary Houghton Rogers

April 12, 2023

Our Deepest sympathies go to all the Rafferty family on the tragic loss of Vincent. Words can not express the sadness and loss you must all be sharing.
Sending much love, thoughts and prayers. May Vincent Rest in Peace xx

John,Bridget McEvilly

April 12, 2023

Deepest condolences to the Rafferty family´s May Vincent rest in eternal peace

Joe Cronin

April 12, 2023

Deepest sympathies to all of the Rafferty Family. I was not a close friend of Vinny's but I did have the opportunity to play baseball with him as a teenager. A great guy and a wonderful teammate. Very sorry for your loss.

Gabriel & Aishling Geoghegan

April 12, 2023

Sincere condolences to Vinny´s wife Chrisi & kids and to Aunty Bridgie , Terry and all the extended family, terrible sad times for you all , may Vinny rest in peace .

Sean & Claire Rafferty

April 12, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to all the Rafferty Family thinking of you all during this difficult time. May Vincent Rest In Peace

Caroline Declan & Family

April 12, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to Uncle Terry Auntie Bridie Nora & Breda and all the family on the death of your dear Son And Brother. Thinking of you all at this very sad time May god give you the strength to face this cross. May Vincent´s gentle soul Rest In Peace

Francis Rafferty

April 12, 2023

Sincerest condolences to all the Rafferty family on the death of Vincent. May he rest in peace.
Francis and Sonya Rafferty

David Ramirez

April 12, 2023

One hell of a Marine. I'm sorry for your loss,

Josh Johnston

April 12, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family. I had the honor of serving with him in the Marine Corps in the early 2000s. Incredible guy. May he rest in peace.

Anne-Marie & David Stoddard

April 12, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to all the family. You are all in our thoughts. May Vincent RIP.

The Geoghegan Family Clifden Ireland

April 12, 2023

Sending our deepest condolences to all the rafferty family we are thinking of you all at this sad time may vincent rest in peace

Garcia Family

April 12, 2023

Our deepest condolences. Had the honor of serving with him in the Marine Corps. Excellent leader and even better gentleman. One of the best there was. May he rest in peace.

The McMahon Family

April 11, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family. We had the honor of serving with him in the Marine Corps. Incredible guy. May he rest in peace.

Jason Caldwell

April 11, 2023

My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. Vinny was an amazing friend that always saw the best in everyone and also brought it out in them. He was a great friend and this is a very sad loss. He still had the world to give to those around him. Look forward to seeing you again buddy.

Amanda, Jameson, & Jemma Jones

April 11, 2023

My deepest & most sincere condolences to your family!! Thank you Vinnie, for being one of the best men I´ve ever known! I will always remember your heart of gold & all the good times, especially the laughs!! Thank you for the memories & the love that you gave me & my kids!! They´ll always know you as Uncle Vinny! `Til we meet again my friend.

Hugh & Lisa Rafferty

April 11, 2023

Deepest sympathy to the Rafferty families on the devastating news of Vincent´s passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Vincent´s soul rest in peace

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