Rafael Marte, age 82 of North Andover and formerly of Lawrence and Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Rafael was born in the Dominican Republic on August 24, 1934 to the late Jose Javier and Luisa Marte. Mr. Marte enjoyed painting, woodworking, and gardening. He was a very handy person. Rafael was a member of the Fé Apostólica Church of Bronx, NY.
Rafael was the beloved husband of Elsa (Francis) Marte of North Andover with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Mr. Marte was the devoted father of Elsa Mendieta and her husband Gustavo of North Andover, Glenys Richardson and her husband Rafael of Salem, NH, Rafael Marte and his wife Natalia of NJ, Novel Marte and his wife Angelina of Manchester, NH, and Israel Marte of the Dominican Republic. He was the dear brother of the late Felipe Javier, the late Luisa Faulkner and the late Ramona Williams. Rafael was the loving grandfather of Adrian, Nicholas, Andre, Daniel, Kaylee, Lucas, Hannah, and Zachary. He was the cherished great-grandfather of Vienna.
Friends and guests are invited to call on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Spring Grove Cemetery of Andover. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marte Family.