Obituaries

William T. Raffel

William T. Raffel of Aquebogue passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. He was 87 years old.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Father Michael Bartholomew.

Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.