Dennis R. Raphael

MR Raphael was my teacher in oackrest for Spanish i still remember he used to play color me badd in class we used to hate that song but we all loved MR Raphael especially when he got a pair of rottweilers and he gave me the female because he knew i always wanted it a rottweiler and he always told me that his dog was the stupidest dog he's ever seen and i used to tell him that my dog was stupid to it's so sad to hear his passing i will always remember MR Raphael that was that one teacher that...

I'm gonna miss Mai saying" Hold on, this is my dad...." And him saying "Oh, your at Aisha's house.... is that the one with the baby or the one you use to live with??" lol
He could never remember that I was the same person. And those drums......boy did we love those drums Mai!!!
You have always been in my prayers and will continue to be. I'm proud of you through this tough time, you've shown great strength.
Love you sis

Dennis I know after this strom is over you will be there with open arms waiting for us. We will talk again. From your son I love you.
"Knucks"

Dennis you are a great person to everyone else. To me you are more then any words I could write on this page. My kids have so much love and respect for you. It's an honor to tell people that you are my Father .
Our time together was cut short but this is not the end for us .

Dennis and I taught next door to each other at Oakcrest for many years until I retired. I truly respected and loved this wonderful man. His death is a loss not only to his family, but to so many of us.
Rest in peace, dear Dennis.
Paulette Klin

My condolences to the family of Dennis Raphael. I was fortunate to not only work with him at Oakcrest, but to be his friend as well. I will always remember his deep, warm laugh, his wonderful smile and his hugs when I needed them. He always called me "Sis", and I will greatly miss my "Brother." I cherish the memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

M,
I believe that when the clouds open in the sky and the rays of sunshine shine down, an Angel is going into heaven. Remember that today as you commemorate your dad's life. He is your guardian angel now. God Bless.

Thanks so much for your prayers and thoughts.. i will miss him dearly and especially when he would call me atleast 4x a day to just say hello... i still find myself waiting for him to come home, but i know he is in a better home...God is taking care of my daddy...