Terrence J. Rafferty Jr.

August 12, 2018

TERRENCE J. RAFFERTY JR. Terrence J. Rafferty, Jr., 82, of Hallstead, PA entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2018 with his beloved family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Paulette. Terry is also survived by three daughters, Erin Rafferty-Springer, Colleen Rafferty, and Rachel and Tim Donahoe; four grandchildren, Shannon Springer, Madison George, Molly and Jake Donahoe; two sisters-in-law, Francine and Joe Kalinowski and Victoria and Sam Sandy; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Catherine Ultsh and Mary Rafferty. Terry proudly served with the United States Navy for four years and became a member of the American Legion Post #357, and was a past Commander and current Adjutant. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Terry “Bro” is known for his dry sense of humor, his presence that commanded respect, and his deep “yeeeessssss.” He was a strong presence in the community and within his family and will be dearly missed. He left us in his usual fashion, with an “Irish Goodbye.” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Great Bend, PA. Private inurnment will be made in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, from 4-7 p.m. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at lls.org.