John “Jack” Rafferty, 59

John “Jack” Rafferty, 59, of Schwenksville, husband of Angela C. (Burke) Rafferty, passed away Friday October 20, 2023 at the Phoenixville Hospital.

Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Francis and Anne (O’Donnell) Rafferty.

Jack was a loving husband, father, Popi, brother, uncle, and friend who will be dearly missed. He cherished summer vacations to Sea Isle City with his family. Jack was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He coached youth CYO sports at St. Mary’s in Schwenksville. Jack worked as an underwriter for Prudential for over 20 years and then for Leflar Enterprises after retirement.

Surviving along with his wife is his daughter Brittany Candelore wife of John; son Sean Rafferty; grandson Lennon Candelore; brothers Francis Rafferty, Martin Rafferty husband of Janet, and Brian Rafferty husband of Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Jack was predeceased by his sister Kathy Rafferty Moyer, and his niece Shannon Kathleen Rafferty.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:30-10:45 AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shannon K. Rafferty to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Checks made out to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. Please remember to write in memory of Shannon K. Rafferty on the memo line of the check.

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Add My Condolences

Dear Angela, Brittany, Sean, John, Lennon, & the entire Rafferty family

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, Father and Popi, brother, and Uncle Jack. Cannot imagine how difficult this time has been for all of you. I hope you find peace in the loving memories you created over the years together with Jack. May he live on in your hearts and thoughts as you honor his memory. May God bless him on his journey to join him with all the rest of our cherished loved ones.

With Sympathy,
Paul Barnes

~ Paul Barnes
11/2/2023 8:59:25 AM

Angela,

I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers for your family. Any kind of loss is hard to deal with and I am praying for your healing! I appreciate everything you have done for me over the past few months in Enterprise Growth and I just want you to know that.

Christopher Hickman

~ Christopher Hickman Philadelphia, PA
10/25/2023 12:44:12 PM

Angela and family,
My deepest and sincerest condolences on your loss. Your family will be in my heart and on my mind in the days and weeks to come. It sounds like Jack's light will continue to shine brightly through those he loved the most.
Sincerely,
Vedrana and family

~ Vedrana
10/25/2023 12:20:09 PM

Our deepest and most sincere sympathies and prayers for comfort, healing and peace.??????

~ Veronica and Bob Tronoski Schwenksville, PA
10/25/2023 10:29:11 AM

Rest in peace Jack you won’t be forgotten. Burnsie

~ Michael Burns Burnsie
10/24/2023 9:09:27 PM

My thoughts and prayers to Angela and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was so young. He was a super guy at Kenrick. I have found memories from high school.

~ Lisa Splendido Lansdale, Pa
10/24/2023 9:01:14 AM

My sincere sympathy to the whole Rafferty family. I was raised in KOP and the Rafferty family was/is a great family. I am so shocked and so very sorry to Angela, his children and grandchildren. Please remember the good times. God bless Jack and family and friends. Jack is in the arms of the angels now.
Our sincere condolences,
The Quigg family of KOP

~ Maggie Quigg
10/23/2023 11:33:35 PM

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

~ Patricia Magill, Lauren Merrill
10/23/2023 10:55:32 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

~ Carol Justino
10/23/2023 9:43:59 PM

Rest in peace Jack. You will be missed, condolences and prayers to the family. I will always remember the good times at BKHS.

~ John M. Pascucci
10/23/2023 8:54:07 PM

I am sorry for your loss. This was too soon for such a fine man as Jack. Our prayers go out to Angela and the children.

~ Steve and Maryanne McCarron Schwenksville, Pa
10/23/2023 5:27:32 PM

To the family and friends I'm deeply sorry for your loss and am thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Jack was a basketball teammate back in the MDP days. Such a nice guy, from a great family.

~ Ed Lisinski MIDLOTHIAN, TX
10/23/2023 5:23:34 PM

My deepest sympathies to the Rafferty family. Many prayers for strength and understanding. May God rest your soul, Jack.

~ Scott Bacallao
10/23/2023 4:14:51 PM

Sorry to hear about Jack. Too soon. Too young.
Angela & Family,
Please know we’re praying that you can all get through this difficult time quickly.
With thoughts & prayers,
Mike & Pat

~ Mike & Pat Magrann Springfield, Pa
10/23/2023 4:12:58 PM

Angela, I am so very sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

~ Angela Spillane
10/23/2023 4:07:42 PM

Rest in peace Jack! You will be missed by so many people whose lives you touched. You were a great man. I always enjoyed your company big guy!

~ Chris Mork
10/23/2023 3:11:36 PM

The Caiola Family sends it prayers and thoughts to the Rafferty Family. You will be missed. Loved coaching with you in CYO sports at St. Mary’s. Rest in Peace.

~ Ted Caiola
10/23/2023 12:41:36 PM

My heart and prayers are with you, Brit, Sean and your family.
Much love,
Celenia

~ Celenia Kufta West Chester, PA
10/23/2023 11:31:42 AM

Words cannot express my shock and sadness upon hearing of Jack's passing. Angela, Brittany, John, Sean and Lennon, you are in my prayers. Jack was a wonderful man and we had many, many good times and laughs together. He was also always very kind to my son, Nicholas throughout the years, and I am eternally grateful to Jack for that; his humble yet impactful friendship and support.

~ Juli Pohland
10/23/2023 11:06:34 AM