WORCESTER-Andrew F. Rawan, of Worcester, Hull and Atlantis, FL, died Tuesday, May 13th in Holy Trinity Nursing Home. His wife of 52 years, Eleanor M. (Nabhan) Rawan died in 2002. He is survived by his sons; Douglas and his wife, Kristin, Bruce and his wife, Roseanne and Wayne and his wife, Judy; seven grandchildren, Danielle, Teresa, Sara, Leyla, Lauren, Jacquelyn and Douglas. He also leaves his brother, five sisters; several nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.
He was born and raised in Boston the son of Michael and Mary (Masabny) Rawan. Mr. Rawan attended Boston English High, Manter Hall Prep, Northeastern and Bentley College. He was a World War II Army veteran serving with the combat engineers in the Pacific Theater. In 1950 he moved to Worcester. Mr. Rawan was a licensed real estate broker, and in 1986 founded Drew Mortgage Associates. He was a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral, its Men’s club and a past member of its Parish Council, American Legion Tatnuck Post 288, Rabboni Masonic Lodge in Westwood and a former member of the National Notaries and the ITAM Club.
The funeral is Friday, May 16th with a service at 11:00 AM in St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are from 9:00 until the time of the service in the Cathedral. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606. O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.