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Richard Mathew Rafter

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Richard Mathew Rafter, 59, of Manassas, Virginia died Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Prince William Hospital.

Richard was born on November 9, 1957 in Brownsville, Pa., to Thomas and Helen (Biondic) Rafter.

He graduated from Saint John’s High School in Uniontown, Pa., and attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.

On October 10, 1986, he married Sharon (Shaw) Rafter in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania.

He enjoyed a career providing hotel security for several hotels in the DC area including the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

Richard was a tried and true member of the Steelers Nation.

He was a passionate man with the mind of a steel trap who had many loves including acting, the Grateful Dead, the Pittsburgh Pirates, animals, and his beloved grandchildren.

He realized his dream as an actor in his roles in Maria’s Lovers and In the Name of Justice.

He had a great appreciation for music, theater, art, travel and sports. His favorite trips included driving across the country and cruising to Ireland.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, and four daughters: Tammy Rhoderick and her husband Robert, Tina Kashmer and her husband Tim, Vickie Yoo and her husband Chung, and Rosemary Heath and her husband David; also ten grandchildren: Bryan, Jeremy, Drew, Kyle, Heather, Gianna, Tabitha, Evan, Julia, and Alyssa; great grand daughters: Summerlynn and Braelynn; brother, Michael Rafter and wife Michelle; nieces: Alicia Rafter, Maureen Rafter; cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Helen Rafter; sister, Lisa Rafter, and grandson, Chase Dulla.

Visitation was Friday, October 27, from 1 until 2 p.m. with the Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m.

Following the service, reception was at Oaks of Wellington, Great Room, 10240 Hendley Road, Manassas, B entrance.

Please sign the Guest Book or share a story about Richard at www.bakerpostfh.com

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