Joseph R. Cefaratti (Age 86)\n \nOn December 23, 2011 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Anita of 64 years. Loving father of Ronald, William (Jeanette), Nancy (David), John (the late Sally), Raymond (Marjean), Linda (Randy), Barbara (Steve), Francis (Joy) and Margaret. Also survived by sister Louise; 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Joseph was preceded in death by his son Andrew. Joseph was a member of the Holy Name Society, Catholic War Veterans, St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Past Grand Knight. Family and friends will be received at Lee Funeral Home, Inc. Branch Ave. and Coventry Way on Wednesday, December 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland 410 Addison Rd. Seat Pleasant, MD on Thursday, December 29 at 10 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will take place on Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration 3900 13th St. NE Washington, DC 20017. Sign memorial guestbook at www.leefuneralhomes.com
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