Virginia Raffa

December 21, 2020

Virginia Julia Raffa passed away on December 21, 2021. She was 93 years old and was a long time resident of Dobbs Ferry. Virginia was employed by the Sonatone Corporation until her marriage to Clemente C. Raffa. They were married at the Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry, on October 7, 1951. Virginia was the daughter of Virginia Grady and the late Chief Michael J. Grady of Pelham Manor. Virginia was a dear sister, known as Sissy to her two brothers, Joseph Grady (Harriett) and Eugene Grady (Tina). Early childhood began in New Rochelle, where she spent summers with her siblings at Hudson Park and Beach. Her love of swimming and love of the outdoors remained throughout her life. Attending the Dobbs Ferry Schools, Virginia excelled with athletic talent in basketball, she remained active and physically fit, and remained independent up to the short illness with Covid-19. Her love for her home, was enjoyed thoroughly with all out decorating for all holidays, especially at Christmas time. With good food and music and open door to all, family and friends, sharing in years of many special gatherings, always a devoted mother and grandmother, giving selflessly and generously. Virginia's husband "Charlie" predeceased her in 2012. She is survived by her two children Kevin Raffa (Kelly), Karen Nyemchek and late son in law James Nyemchek, She adored her five grandchildren Michelle Raffa, Scott Raffa (Makena) Bryan Raffa, Briana Nyemchek and Alexa Grace Nyemchek, and great-grandchild Leo Raffa.