Kevin T. Raftery, of Kearny, passed away on May 8, 2022. He was 48. Visiting will be on thursday from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be on Friday at 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Church, private cremation will follow.
Kevin was an Operating Engineer with local 68 most recently working for Penguin Engineering in Jersey City. He was a member of The Tom Giblin Association, The North Arlington Elks, The Scots American Club in Kearny and The Ironbound Irish.
Kevin was the beloved son of Bridget (née Durkin) and the late Francis P. Raftery. Loving father of Kathryn, Liam and Aidan. Cherished brother of Brian Raftery and his wife, Jean. Dear Uncle of Kelly and Sean and beloved nephew of Bill Raftery, Jimmy Durcan, Maureen Strahley, Margaret Colleran, Peter Durcan and the late sister Francis Raftery "Rita"and the late Evelyn Conway. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.