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John Raffaele
In Memory of
John
Raffaele
1944 - 2016
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Obituary for John Raffaele

Raffaele, John “Raff” of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Nancy “Dolly” (Noto) Raffaele. Cherished son of the late Angelo and Jennie (D’Agostino) Raffaele. Loving father of John Raffaele Jr. and Melissa Wasson and her husband Scot all of Winthrop. Adored grandfather of Cody and Derek Wasson and John Raffaele III. Brother of the late Joseph Raffaele. Family and friends will honor John’s life by gathering in Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street REVERE on Monday, May 23rd from 4PM to 8PM and again at 8:30AM Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in his name at 10:00AM. Interment will follow in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery. John was a late member of International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E.) Local #4.

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Donations may be made in John’s name to The Marie C. Petrilli Cancer Research & Treatment Memorial Fund, 11 Nahant Ave. Winthrop, MA 02152
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