James Patrick Rafuse Obituary
James Patrick Rafuse, born on October 6, 1957 in Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away on June 27, 2026. James Patrick leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Patrick Rafuse to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Frederick Rafuse, Jr. and Helen Beatrice Rafuse; his nephew Stevie; his niece Denise; and his pet Bullitt.
He is survived by: his daughter Katie Maldonado (David Maldonado); his close friends, Joan Nigro and Anne Manley; his brothers, William Rafuse, Stephen Rafuse (Priscilla), Michael Rafuse (Elaine) and John Rafuse; his nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Lisa, Dakota, Dylan, Natasha, Michael Jr. and John Jr.; his aunt Kay Dixon; and his uncle Steve Kelleher.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in James's memory to the Massachusetts Children's Alliance (https://machildrensalliance.org), a cause close to his heart.
