Harold Rafael

Harold Rafael

Harold Rafael Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2005.
RAFAEL, Harold. On Wednesday, October 19, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Susie Zaslowsky. Devoted father and father-in-law of Marilee Smeder of San Francisco, and Alan and Eva Rafael. Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Christopher Smeder, Jessica and Michael Rafael. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Howard and Fay Rafael of London, England, Doris and the late Saul Rafael. Brother-in-law of the late Molly and the late Andrew Bruck, Phil and the late Betty Katz, Sally, Willie and Marilyn Zaslowsky, Rosalie and Gerald Budovitch, Evelyn and Sonny Oppenheim. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service took place from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, on Friday, October 21 at 1 p.m.

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Michael Nash

October 21, 2005

Alan,may you be spared any further sorrow on your loss. We have not spoken in a while but you and your family have my best wishes and hopes.

Bernie (Herman) Bernard

October 21, 2005

Dear Rafael Family,

It has been many years since we have heard any word about the family, Unfortunately, it is on a sad occasion

We extend our sincerest sympathies.



Your Cousins,

Harriet and Bernie

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