Resident of the McNamara House in Allston on March 24, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Adele P. (Lukavich) Raphael. Devoted father of Ronald Raphael of Brighton, David Raphael and his wife Dorothy of Clearwater FL, Janet Gold and her husband Donald of Great Falls VA and Diane Schneberger and her husband Robert of McLean VA. Cherished grandfather of Dean Raphael, Marie Bowman, Donna Zaksheski, Darlene Harris, David Raphael Jr., Richard Cather, Leslie Gold & Trista Schneberger. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 1 hour prior to the Service. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery West Roxbury.
Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to The McNamara House Resident Recreation Fund c/o 210 Everett Street Allston, MA 02134. nb: please include Joe's name with donation.