Obituary of Howard C. Graffrath

UPDATE

Webster:  June 7, 2020 at the age of 87.  He leaves his wife, Carol;  children, Paul, Matthew, Mark, Rick and Sarah Graffrath;  step-children, Debra Leary, Cindy Kane, Gail Derleth, Sheila Southworth and Tammy Davidson;  grandchildren and great grandchildren;  brother, James (Lynn) Graffrath; dog Tiffany.

A US Army Veteran, Howard enjoyed the privilege of participating in an Honor Flight in 2015.  He was a 1951 graduate of Irondequoit High School and retiree of Rochester School for the Deaf. He was a foodie who enjoyed traveling, winters in Florida, playing cards and woodworking.

Friends are invited to his Memorial Service 1:00 PM Saturday, July 18 at Faith Lutheran Church, 2576 Browncroft Blvd in Penfield  Due to capacity restrictions, please RSVP to howardgraff217@gmail.com.  Memorials may be directed to Honor Flight Rochester, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.