Michael Joseph Raffo, Jr. was born on Thursday, April 22, 1888 at 2:10 p.m. to Michael and Elizabeth. He was a happy and carefree child. Mike was adored by his dad, and his mom cherished everything about him. Mike had a younger brother who thought Mike was his hero. They were two brothers who were very close. Mike and his sister, Jessica, was just starting to have a blooming brother/sister relationship. We all admired mike's charm and heart of gold. There are friends by the dozen who have cherished memories of Mike.

Mike was a passenger in the car. The driver was going extremely fast around a sharp corner. He crashed into a light pole. Despite the fact that the pole was burried 4 feet in the ground, it was ripped right out of the ground. Then the car rolled over twice. Mike's side of the car-took 98% of the crash. Mike died on the way to the hospital. This accident happened in Pawcatuck, CT where we live.

Mike was a blooming rose, who was finding his way in life. He had 2 jobs, a dog he loved, Rascal, and a truck that was his pride and joy. I will always miss his charming smile, his practical jokes and his gentle ways.