James R. Raftis Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James R. Raftis Sr. of Owego, New York, who passed away on May 11, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Raftis (Bill) and Dorothy Raftis; and his friends, Jim and Patrick Van Durme. He is survived by: his wife Virginia; his daughter-in-law Sheryl Raftis of Owego, NY; his daughter Theresa Raftis of Olean, NY; his grandson Joshua Raftis; his great grandchild Peter Raftis (April); his sisters, Carol Raftis of Clark, NJ and Dorolyn Perry of Binghamton, NY; his sister-in-law Pauline McSparron of Athens, PA; and his son Dr. Jim Raftis Jr.. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in memory of Jim Raftis to Owego Little League, PO Box 2, Owego, NY 13827 or to Tioga County Rural Ministry, 146 Central Avenue, Suite 2, Owego, NY 13827.
