Background
Rafferty, Hugh Joseph was born on May 14, 1924 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of John Herbert and Rena Agnes (Curry) Rafferty.
Rafferty, Hugh Joseph was born on May 14, 1924 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of John Herbert and Rena Agnes (Curry) Rafferty.
Student, Rice University, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Notre Dame, 1949.
Plant manager Pollock Paper Corporation, Houston, 1949-1957. Senior vice president Sisters of Charity Health Care Corporation, since 1957.
Chairman University St. Thomas sponsors council, Houston, 1960-1970, St. Joseph Mid Houston Community Mental Health Center, 1966-1970. Trustee Sisters of Charity Health Care System, Houston, since 1982. Chairman board trustees St. Anthony Center, Houston, 1980-1984.
Board directors Braes Interfaith Ministries, Houston, since 1986, St. Elizabeth Foundation, Houston, since 1982. Served with United States Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Associated Health Facilities Consultant (chairman 1972, organizing), American Association for Hospital Planning, Association Catholic Health System Planners, Catholic Health Association (council 1978-1981).
Clubs: Serra (vice president), Notre Dame (Houston) (vice president, board directors).
Married Catherine Marie O'Rourke, January 1948. Children: Michael P., Kevin J., Mary Patricia, Maureen A., Timothy R., Kathleen A., Thomas H.