OBITUARY
Robert Joseph Raffaele, Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)
February 9, 1931 – September 21, 2019
Captain Robert Joseph Raffaele, U. S. Navy (Retired) of Glenn Dale, Maryland passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Husband of Norma S. Raffaele; father of Donna M. Raffaele (Donald L. Arnold), Susan R. McHenry (Geoffrey S.), Robert J. Raffaele, Jr.; brother of the late Edward F. Raffaele; grandfather of Christopher L., Nicholas A. and Emily E. Arnold, Jessica G., Matthew S. and Julianne M. McHenry; step-grandfather of Matthew, Nathan and Ryan Arnold. Also survived by five step-great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland 4 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Friday, September 27, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Ascension Catholic Church 12700 Lanham Severn Road, Bowie, MD 20720. Graveside Service and Interment with full military honors will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Class of '53 Plaza Maintenance Fund, c/o the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Athletic Association, 566 Brownson Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21402 or the Myeloma Research Foundation-Help find a cure today at www.myeloma.org/research/foundation.
Services
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Visitation
Friday, September 27, 2019
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Visitation
Friday, September 27, 2019
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Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, September 28, 2019
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Mass of Christian Burial, Graveside Service with Military Honors will follow
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Memories
Robert Joseph Raffaele, Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)
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ADD A MEMORYSteve Klemencic
April 23, 2020
I first met Captain Raffaele many years ago when I was still a midshipman at the Naval Academy. I'm sorry to learn of his passing. Always very kind to me, he epitomized the phrase "an officer and a gentlemen." I pray you rest in peace, and that you may always find fair winds and following seas.
Bob & Ann Brown
September 27, 2019
Norma,
It’ been a long time. Sorry we lost touch. So sorry to hear about “Rafe”. Long time since the Hickox days, and even APL.
Will keep you in our prayers.
Bob & Ann Brown