James J. Rafferty Obituary
The world bids farewell to James J. Rafferty of West Chester, Pennsylvania, departing on April 29, 2025 at the age of 68. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James J. Rafferty to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Vincent J. Rafferty. He is survived by: his mother Elizabeth Rafferty (Betty Ann); his wife Karen Baumeister; his daughter Lorie Schwartz (Rob); his grandson Luke; his son Michael Rafferty (Amanda); and his siblings, Joseph Rafferty (Elizabeth), Vincent Rafferty (Becky), Paul Rafferty (Mary), Robert Rafferty (Melissa), Nellie Mingey, Elizabeth Rafferty, Michael Rafferty (Maura) and Patricia Gresham (Andy). He is also survived by 37 nieces and nephews, and 18 great nieces and nephews as well as many extended family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Anastasia Church (3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at the Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery (1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064).
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital for Children, https://stjude.org..
