Rafael Lopez del Castillo passed 83, of Astoria, New York passed away on August 23, 2012. He was born in Cuba on February 17, 1929. Rafael was a Maintenance Worker. He was the beloved son to Rafael Lopez del Castillo and Maria Rodenas. Rafael will be missed by all his family and friends. Visitation will take place on Monday August 27, 2012 from 2-5:00pm & 7-9:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday August 28, 2012 at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church at 10:30am. Entombment to follow at Saint Michael's Cemetery located in East Elmhurst, New York.