John Raffanelli

John Raffanelli, 83, of West Reading, died October 3, 2009 in Reading Hospital.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Guissippe and Giovanni (DeGambala) Raffanelli.

John was employed by Wenrich Cabinetry, Shillington as a cabinet maker specializing in refinished furniture and formica tops.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WWII.

John loved his family. He enjoyed walking and hunting; and was a member of Bucktail Hunting Lodge.

He is survived by his sister, Angie Natoli, Reading, his two nieces, Joann, wife of Dominic DiBiase and Patricia Murray. Many great nieces and nephews; and several great-great nieces and nephews also survive him.

John is predeceased by his brother, Floyd Raffanelli and five sisters, Mary Fiucci, Daly Mohn, Susie Campitelli, Rosie Winkleman and Annie Gaspari; and his niece, Jennifer Blatt.

Private graveside services will be held in Gethsemane Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.