Jacqueline Rae Rafko's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in Monroe, Michigan

Jacqueline Rae Rafko

June 26, 1942 - January 16, 2025 (82 years old)

Monroe, Michigan

Jacqueline Rae Rafko's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in Monroe, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bacarella Funeral Home

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Jacqueline Rae Rafko

June 26, 1942 - January 16, 2025 (82 years old)

Monroe, Michigan

Jacqueline Rae Rafko Obituary

We bid farewell to Jacqueline Rae Rafko of Monroe, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 16, 2025 at the age of 82. Jacqueline Rae touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry J. Sullivan and Eleanor L. Sullivan (Thomas); her husband Lonny W. Rafko; her son Nick; her grandson Gabriel; and her brothers, Jim and Harry "Buddy" Sullivan.

She is survived by: her children, Kaye Lani Rae Rafko (Chuck), Wilson of Monroe, Kimberly L. Rafko (William), Caldwell and Paul M. Rafko (Teisha) of Monroe; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Alana Rae Garant (Tony), Joseph, Lucas and Riley Mary; her great grandchildren, Ivy Elizabeth and Savannah Rae; and her brothers, Jerry Sullivan (Judy), John Sullivan and Joseph Sullivan (Gerry).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc. (1201 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (127 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162). A Mass will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Gabby's Grief Center or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bacarella Funeral Home



Wed

Jan 22

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.
1201 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161

Wed

Jan 22

Rosary

7:00 PM

Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.
1201 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161

Thu

Jan 23

Lying in state

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

St. Mary Catholic Church
127 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162

Thu

Jan 23

Mass

12:30 PM

St. Mary Catholic Church
127 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162

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