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RICHARD RAPHAEL Obituary
On Monday, December 29, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Marcia Esman Raphael; beloved father of Eric N. (Lois) Raphael and the late Nathan M. Raphael; son of the late Nathan and Edith Raphael; brother of Robert (Gail) Raphael; uncle of Edith and Lauren Raphael and Michael and David Chernew; companion of Sis Brown. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (1-2 p.m.). Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery/Temple Emanuel Section. Contributions may be made to Nathan M. Raphael Memorial Fund, Office of Institutional Advancement, 128 N. Craig Street, 267 Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
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January 1, 2015
Dear Eric and Lois,
We are very sorry to hear about your Dad's death. Now he will be with your mom...
He was a lovely man.
Judi and Iz Rudoy
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Debbie (housekeeper)
December 31, 2014
I will miss Richard. It was a pleasure to get to know him and he was a good man. He always called me "Cindy". It gave me a chuckle all the time. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all of you.
Bud & Bea Buncher
December 31, 2014
Richard was a fine gentleman. We were close friends and had an enjoyable friendship for many years. He will be greatly missed. We send our deepest sympathy and love.
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