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Richard E. Rafferty, Jr.

June 17, 1987 — October 6, 2021

Rensselaer- Richard E. Rafferty, Jr. passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Ricky was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the city of Rensselaer. Ricky was an avid Steelers football fan and an overall sports fanatic but above all, he adored his children. Son of Anne Beebe and the late Richard E. Rafferty, Sr. Brother of Candace Campbell. Husband of Melanie Rafferty. Father of Richard III, Julian and Gemma Rafferty. Grandson of Shirley Beebe. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Avenue Thursday at 12 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to call prior to the service from 10-12PM. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush.

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Visitation

Thursday, October 14, 2021

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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Funeral Service

Thursday, October 14, 2021

12:00 - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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Interment

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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