He was the beloved husband of Luz E. Crespo-Rodriguez. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Ernesto Nazario and Graciela Garcia.
Raul was the loving father of Elsie Lombardi, Amaris Rivera and Raul Nazario-Crespo; grandfather of Alicia Lowell, Ariel Martinez, Amarielis Santos and Hector Nazario. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. followed by a service at 12:00 p.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private.