HERKIMER: Raffaeline "Dolly" Piper, 89, a lifelong Herkimer resident passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Born in Herkimer on February 17, 1924, Dolly was the daughter of the late George and Raffaela (Servadio) Alfano. Raised and educated locally, she was a 1942 graduate of Herkimer High School. On August 3, 1952, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Piper with whom she shared a loving marriage of 45 years until his passing on October 4, 1997. Dolly worked for many years for Hennessey Food Company in Ilion as an Office Manager and also worked at General Electric in Utica. Although she worked outside of the home, providing for her family at home was the source of strength and comfort to her. She sacrificed as a loving mother and was an adored grandmother. She was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones and they will cherish all the special ways she showed her love for them. Dolly was a member of Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church, Herkimer. She is survived by her sons, Robert G. Piper of Kentucky, George J. Piper of Herkimer and Carl J. Piper and wife Torrie of California; a daughter, Jean Marie Rosenthal and husband Stuart of New Jersey; her cherished grandchildren, Danielle, Alicia and Andrew Rosenthal, Alexander, Matthew and Christopher Piper; a sister in law, Millie Piper of Mohawk and several cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, John Alfano. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass to be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church, S. Main Street Herkimer, celebrated by Rev. Thomas Lawless, Pastor. Inurnment will immediately follow in Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer. Harry J. Enea, Funeral Director, Enea Family Funeral Homes, 220 N. Washington Street, Herkimer, NY (315)866-1011 is serving the family.