Rita L. Raffa

Rita L. Raffa

Rita Raffa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 15, 2013.
RAFFA Rita L. (nee Melso), age 75 on April 15, 2013 of Havertown formerly of South Phila. Survived by her beloved husband of 50 years John J. Raffa Sr., her loving children John J. Raffa Jr. (Valerie) and Eileen M. Comi (Joseph), her cherished grandchildren Carlie, Paige, John J. III and Julia Rita and her sisters Lucy DiAngelus and Concetta Giordano. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. Evening 7-9 P.M. and Fri. Morning 8:30-9:15 A.M. at the D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Sacred Heart Church Manoa. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated.

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