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Angeline Raffo Obituary

RAFFO, Angeline "Sis" Passed away at home in Santa Rosa with her family at her side on September 23, 2005. Loving wife of the late Henry Raffo. Beloved mother of Antonette "Toni" (Frank) Bastoni of Santa Rosa, Ernestine "Ernie" (Allen) Motter of Petaluma and Teresa "Tessa" (Jim) Sexton of Santa Rosa; dear grandmother of Frank, Sharon, Lori, David and Michael and proud great grandmother of nine. She is also the sister of Anthony "Bud" Maccario and Dominic "Donny" Maccario. A native of Santa Rosa. Funeral services are pending at LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL in Santa Rosa. For further information, please call 539-2921.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2005.

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Amanda McGreevy

October 8, 2005

What to say? Your mother was a wonderful woman. As a young mom I learned so much from her. Above all was to have faith in God, a positive atitude and patience. she spoke in such a humble way and with huge amounts of wisdom. I will miss her at WOW. I am so happy, though that I got to meet you Ernie. God bless you. I so hope our paths continue to cross.

Linda & Roy McBride

October 3, 2005

Toni & Family:

Your mother always had a smile on her lovely face whenever we met. I enjoyed knowing her. At the Harvest Fair she greeted everyone kindly and I knew I would see her there. Bless her and all of you as you move on with your lives knowing she will be with you as you remember her forever. Fondly, Linda & Roy

Liz Macomber

October 1, 2005

Dear Toni, Ernie, and Terese:



I remember first meeting your mom when you and I Terese were in our Ballet debut of the Nutcracker. You were the Head Mouse and I was the prince. Your mother came to different events at Ursuline and she was such a wonderful person. My condolences and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Liz Macomber-Kupsh (Squeaky)

Peter & Diane Smario

September 27, 2005

Dear Antonette and Family,

From our youth, we have fond memories of the strength and grace of your Mom. She was a beautiful woman.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and our love to all of you in Jesus name.

Bill and Elda Stevens

September 26, 2005

Our condolences go out to Angeline's Family. She was a lovely and caring person and will be greatly missed

Rosa Smario-Turner

September 26, 2005

Your mother was such a lovely woman, so kind and generous and I so enjoyed running into her about town. I always thought she never looked a day older! God bless you all as you adjust your lives to this loss. With love,



Rosa and Bill Turner

Hal Curtis & Vicki Bottini

September 25, 2005

To the Raffo Family

Our condolences to all of you who so generously cared for and loved your special Angeline "Sis". We were so fortunate to know her and her wonderful family the past several years,thanks to our very special friendship with Ernie and Allen. "Sis" taught us so many important life lessons. Her wonderful humor, grace and style, as well as her generous spirit will be missed by all of us who knew her. We send our prayers to all of her family at this very difficult time. Know that you have been in our hearts every day and will continue to be in our hearts forever, especially you Ernie and Allen. With much sadness, Hal and Vicki

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