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Frances Rafalski

Frances Rafalski

Frances Rafalski, 96, passed away in Rochester, NY on Monday, November 20th after a short-term illness.

Frances was born in Pittsfield, PA on June 8, 1927 to Anna Reizer Kushner and Walter Kushner.

She married Joseph Rafalski on October, 9, 1948 who preceded her in death in January 2017.

Frances was the youngest of nine children. Siblings proceeding her in death were Stella Fill, Alberta Pelc, Stanley Sobeck, Walter Kushner, Josephine Kuzminski, Helen Stec, John Kushner and Katie Kushner (whodied at birth).

Frances is survived by 3 children, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren: Children – Richard Rafalski of Penfield, NY; Debbe (Tim) Bouchard of Anderson, SC; Donna Mazzocco and (Scott) of Seville, Ohio. Grandchildren – Joseph Bouchard and (Brandi) of Summerville, SC and Amanda Brown of Anderson, SC. Also 3 Great Grandchildren – Jaxon and Jamison Brown, and Davis Bouchard. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Frances enjoyed being a wife, mom, housekeeper along with working out of the home after her children were out of school.

In retirement, Frances would travel to various Casino’s around the US with her husband and friends. Most enjoyable destination was Las Vegas.

When life was slowing down, Frances loved drinking her morning Tim Hortons coffee and having a sweet in front of her fireplace. There she enjoyed watching the nature that surrounded her home and looking at pictures of her great grandchildren on her iPad.

Any charitable donations to please be made to Hospice.

A memorial celebration of Frances’ life to be held at a later date (Spring).