Rafael Pablo Prieto, age 87, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018. Rafael was born October 24, 1930 in Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba to the late Marcelina Tilda Gonzelez and Pedro Pablo Prieto.
Rafael worked as a gardener, which he loved very much. He also enjoyed fishing, nature, animals, but most of all being around his family. Rafael was known for his contagious laugh and told the funniest jokes.
He is survived by his loving children, Paul Prieto (Judy), Cindy Whetsel and Ruby Prieto; brother, Rael Prieto (Chaleco); cherished grandchildren, Danielle Duncan (Brenden), Hope Miller (Harrison), Elaine Prieto, Anthony Prieto (Reka), Derek Whetsel (Katie Frazier) and Cloee Sparrow and great grandchildren, Cody and Jake Ransom, Legacy Howard, Elizabeth Miller, Mia Duncan, Amani Wilson, Owen Duncan, Annabelle Miller and Franki Prieto. Rafael is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Prieto and grandson, Wayne Wilson.
A funeral service for Rafael will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232 with Interment immediately following at Palms Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TideWell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Prieto family.
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