In addition to his loving wife Janet and son Rick, he is survived by daughter-in-law Camilla and grandsons Braiden and Thomas, as well as brothers Antonio (Melbourne, Australia) and Franco, and sister Maria Teresa (Rome, Italy).
Raffaello emigrated from Rome via England with Janet and Rick in 1965. After brief stops in Toronto and Vancouver, the family settled in Prince George where Raffaello found employment at Northwood Pulp for over 28 years.
As many who knew him know, work was an interruption for his passion for soccer and hockey especially when Rick was involved. He spent many years coaching in the Prince George Minor Soccer Association and just as many years transporting Rick around the Province during hockey season. He often reflected on the time spent as a family involved with soccer and hockey. "Those were good days" he would say. Retirement allowed him to spend all his time at his small farm where he dabbled with raising chickens, pheasants and pigeons.
The family would like to thank Eno Hansen for his incredible support over the last year, Marcella Berra for her continued support, as well as the wonderful ladies at the hospice house during his short time there.
In consideration of the COVID virus, the family will be holding a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you make a donation in remembrance of Raffaello to the Rotary Hospice House.
Ci vediamo Raffa. Forza Roma, forza Italia!!
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