James Joseph Rafter, Iii

James J Rafter, III of Pipersville passed away on February 17, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice. He was 80. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Reed) Rafter. Jim was the devoted husband of 48 years of Frances (Martin). He was the loving father of Lorraine Graybill (Jonathan) of Pipersville and Annette Kirk of Hellertown. He is also survived by his four grandchildren. A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, Jim served in the Navy as a member of the 'Silent Service' at the end of the Korean War on the USS Angler. He was employed by GE Aerospace Division for over 25 years. Jim retired to Fort Myers, FL and enjoyed 20 years of travel around the world before returning to Pennsylvania last year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 9 Broad St & Route 152, Hilltown, PA. Interment will be immediately following the Mass in the church cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Magee Rehabilitation, Development Department, 1513 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1171 Service Information Mass of Christian Burial Saturday February 28, 2015 10:30 AM Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church 9 Broad St. Hilltown, PA 18927