Paul Raffin

Paul Erminio Raffin

July 10, 1936 -
July 9, 2016

Born in Portland, Oregon on July 10, 1936 to Erminio Raffin and Carolina Giovanna Meiorin, Paul was a First Generation Italian-American.

Paul spent his first 28 years in St. Helens, Oregon, where he graduated from St. Helens High School. He attended both Oregon State College (now Oregon State University) and University of Oregon, however he was a die-hard Oregon State Beaver his entire life! Go Beavs!

Paul served two years in the U.S. Naval Reserve, 1953 - 1956 and 2 years on active duty with the U.S. Army, 1956 - 1958. He was honorably discharged in January, 1958.

He was stationed at Ft. Knox, KY, where he met his first wife, Margaret "Peggy" Gibb. They married in August of 1958 and later divorced.

Paul met Patricia "Patsy" Dee Aird in 1978, they married in 1986.

Paul was employed at the Register-Guard for 40 years starting in 1959 and retired in 1999. He was employed in various sales and management positions, retiring as General Advertising Sales Manager.

He was a charter member of Sons of Italy, Eugene Chapter, served on the Board and was Board President of Maude Kerns Art Center, Communications Director of United Way of Lane County and a charter member of Eugene Police Seniors on Patrol. He was also a member of The Downtown Athletic Club and Shadow Hills Country Club.

Paul was an avid reader, a sometimes gardener, and always enjoyed a family gathering and a nice glass of wine or a cold Coors Light beer.

Survivors include his wife Patsy Raffin, sister Catherine Asplund, husband John; brother Louie Raffin, wife, Jackie; sons Eric "Rick" Raffin, wife Lauren; John Raffin his wife Bobbi; daughters Paula Hall, husband Eric; step-daughter Lisa Olds, husband Harold; four grandchildren: Aliya and Ian Hall, Brandon and Michael Raffin; and five step-grandchildren: Landon Egas, Jessica Aird, Jared Mills, Amanda and Josh Hunter. Daughter Leslie Raffin preceded him in death.

There will be a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, July 15, 2016 at 12:15.

Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Interment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery at a later date.

Contributions to Seniors on Patrol in Paul's name may be made to Eugene Police, Dept., Paul E. Raffin, Attn. Carrie Chouinard, 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene, OR or in Paul's name to McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center through Cascade Medic Foundation.