It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rafael who died peacefully on the evening of January 26, 2025 at the age of 89. Rafael was a devoted and loving husband to Maria. Father to Helen, John (Valerie). Grandfather to Cassandra (Josh) Macedo, Michele (Marco) Crimi, Erika (Alex), Spencer (Miranda), Nicholas (Marina) and Morgan. Great-grandfather to Lorenzo and Leonardo.
Rafael was born on December 2, 1935 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He immigrated to Canada in 1966 to join his sister in dreams of building a brighter future. He retired at the age of 65 after working 30 + years as a porter at the Toronto Western Hospital. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Toronto Western, Toronto General and Toronto Rehab for their excellent care.
Although he is no longer with us, Rafael will remain in the hearts of all who loved him and his memory will remain eternal.
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Yorke" Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto (east of the Jane Subway at Windermere) on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 1041 Bloor St. West, Toronto on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto.
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