Birth date: Feb 16, 1949 Death date: Apr 16, 2023
James J. Rafferty, of Oaklyn, NJ, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away on April 16, 2023, at the age of 74. Jim was born in Camden on February 16, 1949 to the late James E. Rafferty III and the late Catherine “Cass” Raffer Read Obituary
Very sorry to say goodbye to Jimmy. What a great leader in our neighborhood, wonderful next door neighbor and big brother to all 8 of his siblings.
So many memories and experiences shared growing up on Powell St.
Sad that there are very few who leave as big a hole in the lives of others with their passing.
Memories of Jimmy Rafferty go back decades when the Rafferty’s nine kids, the Merg’s 11 kids and the McGlades 10 Kids anchored Lane Avenue in Gloucester. What wonderful memories we have of playing tag until late at night, trick-or-treating every year and being in the park with our moms, Cass and Pat, who were great friends until they died.
Little did I ever think that our kids would end up taking the school bus in Oaklyn and attending school together at St. John’s in Collingswood.
Jimmy Rafferty was a wonderful human being…that mold has been broken. Heartfelt sympathy to all the Raffs from the Mergs.
RIP Jimmy!
Sending Our Love and Prayers To Theresa and Christopher and James and Allyson and Jimmy’s Beloved Grandchildren and Entire Rafferty Family. We Grew Up On Powell Street Together. We We’re So Blessed To Be In Such A Great Neighborhood Where Everyone Looked Out For Each Other. Jimmy Will Always Be Remembered With Our Gloucester City Love Always Rest In Peace Jimmy 🙏🙏🙏
Jimmy was a good friend, a good neighbor, and did so many things well because he did them with so much heart. I was always impressed with what a fabulous Dad Jim was. If every kid had a Dad like Jim, the world would be a better place. Rest In Peace Jimmy, you've certainly earned your spot.
