Joseph Raftery Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Raftery (Tinley Park, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on December 9, 2024 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Raftery to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph L. Raftery Sr. and Catherine A. Raftery; his wife Patricia A. Raftery; his son Brian P. Raftery; and his siblings, Linda Raftery, Margaret O'Malley (William O'Malley) and Raymond Raftery (Patricia Raftery).
He is survived by: his girlfriend Catherine "Kate" Sibley; his children, Joseph "Jay" J. Raftery, Kevin M. Raftery, Jennifer L. Raftery and Sean T. Raftery (Elisabeth Raftery); his siblings, Edward Raftery and Karen Raftery; and his nieces and nephews, Jamison Raftery, Dawn Raftery, Colin Raftery (Jamie Raftery), Bridget Raftery, Timothy O'Malley (Cortney O'Malley), Mary O'Malley and Nora O'Malley.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Maher Funeral Home Tinley Park (17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the St. Rita of Cascia Parish (6243 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629).
To honor his memory and his dedication to veterans, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Honor Flight Chicago.
