Ann Raffa Obituary

RAFFA - Ann, 73, formerly of Lake Grove NY, and recently of Huntersville, NC, passed away on September 29, 2009 in her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Brooklyn on November 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa Lascari. Raised in Brooklyn, she resided in Lake Grove until retiring to NC in 2008. She was the owner of Cristie Lingerie in Stony Brook NY from 1987 thru 2008. She is survived by her husband Frank, her sons Steven of RI, and Richard and his wife, Michele of NC, and her sister Anita of NY. There will be a celebration of Ann's life on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 2-8pm at Pentimento Restaurant, 93 Main St., Stony Brook, NY. Donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care LKN, 705 Griffin St., Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036. (www.donatehospice.org).

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 3, 2009.

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