Frank Joseph Rafalko Obituary

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Start: 2022-07-26T14:00:00
End: 2022-07-26T14:00:00
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Frank Joseph Rafalko (Southport, North Carolina), born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on July 13, 2022 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank J. Rafalko and Anne Hulay Rafalko. He is survived by: his wife Karen Pingicer Rafalko; his children, Eric Rafalko (Heather Burpee Rafalko), Jenifer O'Neill PhD of Dublin, OH and Heather Phelps Ayres (Rob Ayres) of Charlottesville, VA; and his brother Michael Rafalko (Lois) of Herndon, VA. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any donations be made to: Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 https://www.mercyhome.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brunswick funeral service

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July 26, 2022

Allen Phelps wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Karen, Heather, Eric, and Jenifer - I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a pillar of a person. He will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered by me and many others. His contribution to America will endure forever, and his devotion to you and the entire family will always be felt. With my deepest condolences, Allen”

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5269 Dosher Cutoff SE, Southport, NC 28461

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