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Calvin P. Rafferty Topeka Capital Journal
Calvin Patrick Rafferty, 92, Topeka, passed away
February 20, 2017, at Aldersgate Village. Calvin was born July 31,
1924, in Topeka, Kansas, one of seven children of Vincent and Helen Brock
Rafferty. Calvin graduated from Dover High School in 1942, and
attended Washburn University. Calvin served in the United States
Navy as a Seaman First Class. Calvin married Virginia C. Morrison in
Yates Center, Kansas. Calvin retired from his mail carrier position
in 1978. After retirement, Calvin worked for the Menninger
Foundation doing medication delivery and the shuttle bus. Calvin is
survived by his brother, Don Rafferty of Long Mount, Colorado; and many
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia
Rafferty; children, Patrick and Mark Rafferty; parents, Vincent and Helen
Rafferty; siblings, Byron Rafferty, Darlene Schreiner, Gerald Rafferty,
Harold Rafferty, and Jimmy Rafferty. Mass of Resurrection will be
celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017, at Christ the King Catholic
Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka KS 66614. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or Christ the King
Catholic Church, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801
SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent to the
family online at
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