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PAUL RAFA

Paul Rafa, born on June 22, 1929, passed away on June 22, 2016, on his 87th birthday.

God gained another angel when Paul passed away from this world at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

He fought a long and courageous battle with dementia and then suffered a severe stroke.  He was our superhero and is now our guardian angel.

Although his career was carpentry, which he loved, he later went to work for AEP as a supervisor. His greatest joy was being a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Mr. Rafa was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and an avid golf fan.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Elick and Anna Pegan Rafa, five sisters, two brothers and two infant brothers.

Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Harlow Rafa, sons, Marc (Lyndi) Rafa, Scott Rafa, Jeff (Geri Sue) Rafa, and Gregory (Laura) Rafa, a sister, Catherine Wasieczko, two grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Rafa, two step-grandchildren, and four step-great- grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Sunday, June 26, 2016, from 12-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home, 3545 Jacob Street, South Wheeling, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, with Rev. Douglas Ondeck as celebrant.

Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial contributions can be made to Wheeling Easter Seals.

Personal condolences can be expressed at www.kepnerfuneral.com.