On January 25, 2020, age 87, of Camden, NJ. he was the beloved husband of Maria D. (nee Centeno) and loving father of Maria, Lourdes, Rafael, Sylvia, Ruth. Jose Antonio, Nelson, Marilu, Melanie and Linda. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Rafael lived in Puerto Rico and New York before moving to Camden 45 years ago. He enjoyed baseball, football, golf, gardening, cooking and watching television. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 8:30-10;00 AM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Broadway and Market Sts. Camden, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in church, Interment Arlington Cemetery Pennsauken, NJ.