Committal
Matthew “Daniel” Lester Rafferty, 43, of Washington, PA, went home to Heaven Thursday, November 3, 2022 to be with his family.
Born in Gaston County, NC on November 4, 1978, he was the son of Nora Elizabeth Parker Rafferty and the late Robert E. Lee Rafferty. Daniel’s favorite activity was spending time at the river with friends and family. He never met a stranger and enjoyed making new friends. He was a care-free, charismatic person who loved life.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish Daniel’s memory include his significant other, Kelli Mahan; brothers, Johnnie Parker (Patricia), Ernie Parker, Robert Rafferty, and A.J. Rafferty (Kristy Kester); maternal grandmother, Dorothy Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his father, Daniel was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Edwards Anthony Rafferty.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2022 at Laurel Haven Baptist Church. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with Dcn. Michael McLean officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Brother Daniel! Hell Yeah! I will never forget the night we were fishing with you and we had a game warden stop by and you told him your name. And Melvin immediately hollers why are you telling him your name is Matthew??? We laughed and laughed. I had to explain to him that you have a first name but always have gone with using your second name. We have some awesome memories I will cherish forever. Some of our best memories is you and your family all getting together and playing softball. These “Yankees” appreciate you and your family for becoming our “Southern Family”. Fly high and keep watch over us til we meet again💚💙
Daniel was always a friend, wether we went weeks or years without seeing each other it was always the same just like old times, always smiling always fun. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest Easy my friend.
Daniel u was a good friend always there with a helping hand. Fly high brother, your now with kevin.. I'll see u later.
Daniel I’m going to miss you little brother.just know that I think of you every day.RIP my friend
My brother, it's so unbelievable you are gone, you were in the best years of your life, there are so many things I want to say but I can't find the words. So many memories you and I share of a life between your mountain and mine, so many times you were there for me when Noone else was, your are forever missed, my brother I love you, This ain't goodbye, this is I'll see you later, Rest in peace and fly high