Obituary of Michael J. Rasi

Michael J. Rasi 76 of Jefferson, NY, passed away May 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness.

He was born September 17, 1947 in Bayshore, NY. He graduate Lindenhurst High School . After graduation Mike joined the United States Navy as a corpsman and served in Vietnam where he received a bronze star as well as two Purple Hearts.

Mike worked for the Schoharie County Highway Department until he retired in 2012. He enjoyed spending time fishing and traveling to see his children and grandchildren.  Mike will be greatly missed for his willingness to help anyone, his witty, dry sense of humor and his humorous jokes.

Mike is survived by his wife: Cathy;  his children: Wendy (Corey) Sutton, James (Kelsey) Rasi, William (Natalie) Rasi and Jaclyn (Samuel) Throssell; eight grandchildren;  three sisters: Patricia, Ann and Jane; and four brothers: Kenneth, Jud, Bob and Tom.  He is predeceased by his mother: Jean Rasi.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7PM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, where a prayer service and military honors will follow the calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Helios Care in Oneonta, NY. www.helioscare.org

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Mike’s family.