Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2022 in Odenton, Maryland

Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr.

May 28, 1942 - May 11, 2022 (79 years old)

Odenton, Maryland

Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2022 in Odenton, Maryland

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home

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Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr.

May 28, 1942 - May 11, 2022 (79 years old)

Odenton, Maryland

Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr. of Odenton, Maryland, who passed away at the age of 79, on May 11, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John "Jack" Rafter and Anne "Nan" Rafter. He is survived by: his wife Anne; his children, John Rafter of Nashville, TN, Melissa Oak (Andy) of Ellicott City, MD, David Rafter (Andrea) of Towson, MD, Timothy (Beth) of Los Angeles, CA, Rebecca Sancomb (Danny) of Wheeling, WV, Mark Rafter of Pasadena, MD, Mary Rafter of Pasadena, MD and Sarah Mack (David) of Severna Park, MD.; and his sisters, Suzanne Zukoski and Meg Zinkham (Dave). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in John Rafter's honor to one of the following charitable organizations: Fisher House Foundation http://fisherhouse.org. Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home



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May 17

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St Jane Frances DeChantel Church
8499 Virginia Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122

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May 17

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St Jane Frances DeChantel Church
8499 Virginia Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122

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May 18

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St. Jane Frances Church
8499 Virginia Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122

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