John H. Raffa

John H. Raffa
August 10, 2022

John Herbert Raffa, 83, of Trestle Court, Pine Grove,  passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at home.

Born on May 7, 1939 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late John Milton and Wilma Rebecca Bade Raffa.

He was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  While in the service, he was in the Army Band and played in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1964. 

John was a Plant Manager for various companies.  After he retired, he obtained his Captain's license and Chartered fishing trips at Lake Ontario.

He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven and the Schuylkill Lodge #138.  

Surviving are his wife of 59 1/2 years, Judith Rhoades Raffa;  two sons, John M. Raffa II and wife Judy of Pottsville, James G. Raffa and wife Carol of Tamaqua; a grandson, Zachary Bryce Raffa; a sister, Wilma Ann Woodland of Port St. Lucie, FL.

All Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Layman Richard Seyfert officiating.  Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 or Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233,  Pottsville, Pa. 17901 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com 

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