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JOHN RAFFA Obituary
RAFFA, JOHN M. 63 - of Hammonton, passed away Tuesday September 4, 2012 at Virtua Hospital in Berlin with his family by his side. John was a lifelong resident of Hammonton and 2 1967 graduate of St. Joseph High School. After high school he served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. John continued in the family business John Raffa and Sons Construction and later started Raffa Construction with his wife Dorothea. He served as the Building Inspector for the Twp. of Winslow and the Town of Hammonton. He worked for local # 623 Carpenters Union and taught Carpentry at Atlantic County Vocational and Technology School. He was a past commander and life member of Hammonton American Legion F.A. Funston Post # 186. He played the Bass Drum in the American Legion Band. John is predeceased by his father Placido " Bob " Raffa, beloved husband of Dorothea, devoted father of Louann Raffa and loving son of Kathryn Raffa of Hammonton, NJ. Dear brother of Robert Raffa and his wife Freda of Winterville, NC and Kathy Velardi and her husband Sal of Hammonton, NJ. His Aunt Geneva Ruberton of Hammonton,NJ. He will be sadly missed by Samantha Spinelli a special someone in John John's life, and his nieces and nephews, Robert Raffa, Jr. (Jen Niceta), Lisa Ellis (Paul), Michael Velardi, Kimberly Velardi and several great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Monday eve. From 4:00pm-7:30pm at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish St. Joseph Church 3rd and French Streets Hammonton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7:30pm. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. 3rd St. Hammonton, NJ. Donations may be made to Queen of Hearts Foundation C/O Marjorie Sprague 475 Boyer Ave. Hammonton, NJ 08037. (www.marinellafuneralhome.com)
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Crystal ,Joann&John Domenico
September 11, 2012
sorry to hear of your loss. john was a great person hard worker an a funny man he will be missed by all. God bless the RAffa family
Melanie Jones (Ford)
September 9, 2012
Louann and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man!
September 8, 2012
Sorry to read of your great loss. May God be with you during your time of grief and take comfort in knowing that HE will be remembered.
Rose Fluellen
September 7, 2012
To Dorothea & family:
you are in my prayers. John was a very nice person and he fought a good fight. May God continue to Bless you.
Rose Fluellen
Nancy Taylor (Migliaccio)
September 7, 2012
Raffa Family: My prayers to each of you. Trust in the Lord to get you through the days ahead. God Bless
September 7, 2012
Dear Dorothea, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, John. My prayers are with him and you. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that John is at peace. God bless you and Louann. Love, JoAnne Warner
Veronica Brancato
September 6, 2012
Dorothea, we met at ACIT when I was a teacher there. May God be with you and your family during this sad time. I only wish I had the chance to meet John. You are all in my prayers. <3
Stephanie Stefanou
September 6, 2012
Hearts and prayers go out to the Raffa family. Truly sorry for your loss.
Joe Festa
September 6, 2012
John and I were the first two carpenter apprentices to compete in the first apprentice contest. John, 9 years my junior beat out the "old guy" to represent New Jersey in Colorado. John finished second in the country that year 1968. Found memories of working with a true gentleman. God Bless.
Todd Muni
September 6, 2012
Rest in Peace, and thank you for your service to our country. We are all better for having known you.
Ruth Dickens
September 6, 2012
Dorothea,
My heart is with you and Louann, I hope you will remain the strong woman you have been throughout John's illness. I haven't seen you for a while but I am thinking and praying for you.
Mojica Family
September 6, 2012
•Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. John was a good friend and neighbor, he will be missed dearly...
Angel Mojica
September 6, 2012
•Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. John was a good friend and neighbor, will miss him dearly..
Mary DeMarco
September 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your lose . May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
September 6, 2012
Dorothea and Family,
My condolences to the Raffa family.May God rest his soul. You are in my prayers
HARRY AND GALE DUFFIELD
September 6, 2012
OUR SYMPATHY TO DOROTHEA AND LOUANN. YOU AND JOHN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY HELPFUL TO US.
rose rubba
September 6, 2012
The words I'm sorry for your loss cannot express what the heart feels, but we are sincerely sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was a good man and will be missed by many. I will pray for you all that God give you courage and strength to cope with your loss. May the good times and memories give you comfort.
Sam Kennedy
September 6, 2012
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. I have not work with John since the late 80's but to this very day some of his teachings are utilized each and everyday. John was a boss, mentor and a good friend, he is missed but will never be forgotten. He will always live on in our hearts.
Gina DeMaio
September 6, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Maurer-Biglin
September 6, 2012
Dorothea,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
September 6, 2012
You will be sadly missed.I will always remember ALL the good times we had. You will be missed
Your cousin
Linda, Florida
Scott Cline
September 6, 2012
Dorothea and Louann and the whole Raffa Family you are all in my prayers as I am sorry for your lose. Remember the good times during your time of grief and allow those time along with God to help easy your pain.
Deb (Chappine)Will
September 6, 2012
I met JOHN/DOROTHEA years ago...when I was a medical receptionist at Dr. Manzi's Chiropractor Office. They were the sweetest people! JOHN had a great sense of humor, always had a smile on his face and a friendly greeting for everyone (even when he was in pain). I always looked forward to seeing both HIM/HIS LOVELY WIFE when they came into the office. I was expecting my third child at the time ~ and they always asked how I was doing, would bring me snacks, and gave me a beautiful sweater set for my baby. Just genuine, down-to-earth, caring people. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DOROTHEA, LOUANN, AND THE REST OF JOHN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Pete & Elaine Sacco
September 6, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Deepest sympathy.
Christie Foster
September 6, 2012
We were blessed to have had you in our lives
Christie Foster
September 6, 2012
Wonderful, caring man
ken waldorf
September 6, 2012
My sympathy to the Raffa family. I knew John from working on the same union jobs. A great guy.
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