Ronald A. Raffele

1952 - 2021

Ronald Anthony Raffele, 69, of Portland passed away on Saturday November 20th. He was born in Hartford on January 3, 1952 and was the son of the late Anthony and Stella (Thomas) Raffele. An alumnus of Xavier High School, Ron graduated in 1970 and remained very involved with the school ever since. He was selected to the Hall of Honors in 2011 and was an active member of the Alumni Association. Ron was an avid golfer and was the past president and current member of the Portland Golf Club (PGC) Men's Club. A huge sports fan, when Ron wasn't out on the golf course, he could be found watching his cherished Red Sox, Giants, or UConn Men's Basketball. He was full of life and had a great sense of humor. His carefree attitude and winning smile could light up a room. His stories and laughter will be missed, and he will always share a special place in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife Diane (Atkinson) Raffele, son Damian Raffele and his wife Cara, of Costa Mesa, CA, his three grandchildren, Kyla, Hailey, and Ronald Raffele, sisters Mary Colavito and Joyce McAuliffe, and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews, who he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his son Christopher Raffele and his brother Jay Hannen. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 29th at 9 a.m. from the Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St, Portland, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Portland. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portland. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, November 28th from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Xavier High School Alumni Association, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT 06457.