Dr. Joseph J. Graffeo

Dr. Joseph J. Graffeo

Joseph Graffeo Obituary

Published by Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes on Oct. 29, 2019.
Dr. Graffeo was born on June 2, 1955 and passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Joseph was an accomplished concert organist and composer. Visitation will be held at the Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home on Wednesday October 30th from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm. Funeral mass will be held 11:00 am Thursday October 31st at St. John Nepomucene RC Church. Donations may be made to: American Cancer Society 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge NY 11788 http://www.cancer.org.

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Bob and Joan Raguette

April 9, 2020

I feel so bad having just heard of Joes passing. Another great person is called home and I and my wife Joanie will miss him greatly. We and several close friends played music together for 13 years as a small folk group at church until I was relocated due to my job in August of 1992.
Joe was such a talent and pleasure to learn from and do music with. His focused demeanor and quiet humor made him a master musician and wonderful friend. Joan and I can hardly express our feelings upon hearing this sad news. Saint Johns parish has suffered a great loss and his memory will live on in our hearts.

Sharon Miller

October 28, 2019

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We enjoyed his special way of directing us for our Interfaith service and he will be greatly missed. May his memory always be as a blessing.

Valerie Knatz

October 28, 2019

To Barbara Graffeo, so sorry for your loss. You don't know me, I'm Henrietta Loretz's daughter, Valerie. My mom was a very good friend of Joe and she mentioned you quite often as a friend too. I'm sure the two have already met up in Heaven and my mom is chewing his ear off lol! Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

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