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Paul Raphael Obituary
Paul was a graduate of Cornell University School of Liberal Arts, class of 1961 with a major in history. He graduated from the University of Bologna Medical School in 1969. His specialties include Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In his free time, Dr. Raphael enjoyed golfing, reading books and playing his guitar.
Dr. Raphael is survived by his wife of 24 years, Elvira; three stepchildren and five grandchildren, Kyliecia, Matthew, Dominic, John, and Makayla.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.
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Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 2, 2025
May your soul rest in peace, my dearest Husband . I love you with all my heart and soul. Your Spouse Vera .
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 26, 2025
Sweetheart, it´s our anniversary today July 26 our beautiful day in 1997. A day to celebrate our love.So many wonderful memories I will treasure them forever Amore . Love of my life my soulmate my everything . Ti Amo E Ti Amero ` Per Sempre Amore . La Tua Sposa , Vera
Elvera Raphael Spouse
June 26, 2025
Happy Birthday Sweetheart . Thinking of you as always and missing you so much .. A beautiful day to celebrate you the man I love and always will. Ti Amo Amore Mio Mi Manchi Tanto . Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
April 20, 2025
Sweetheart, it´s Easter today. I am missing you like always.. I made a wonderful Easter brunch like we always had together for years Honey . Amore mio ti amo tantissimo mi manchi tanto . Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
February 14, 2025
Sweetheart, it´s Valentine´s Day . Another year without you to celebrate our love for each other. Enjoying a wonderful dinner together a glass of champagne, see a musical. I miss us Honey. Missing you so much today and every day . Sending you lots of kisses and hugs. Ti Amo Amore Mio E Ti Amero´ Per Sempre . Your Spouse, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
January 14, 2025
My Dearest Paolo , today is 4 years since I lost you . I talked about you a lot and shared some of our wonderful things we did together. This is my way of keeping you always close to me Amore mio . I love you and miss you so much. Ti Amo Amore Ieri Oggi Domani . La Tua Sposa , Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2024
My Dearest Husband , It´s Christmas Day sweetheart. Missing you so much like always. Christmas without you Amore mio to celebrate together. I know you are here in spirit I feel it you are always with me Caro . I watched the Midnight holy mass from Rome with Pope Francis last night Christmas Eve we always watch it together for 26 years honey . Time difference of six hours in Italy was over at 7 PM here . After you and I would have a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner . Today all Italian food sweetheart as you know, how much you used to love it honey. I will be thinking about you all day, sweetheart . I love you and miss you soooooo much . Ti Amo Amore Mio . Your spouse, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 28, 2024
Sweetheart, it´s Thanksgiving today. I miss you so much today and every day Amore Mio . Ti amo e ti amero ` per sempre tesoro. your Spouse.Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 2, 2024
My Dearest Husband , may your soul rest in peace today and eternally . I love you and miss you every day . Ti Amo Amore Mio .
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 26, 2024
Sweetheart, It´s our beautiful Wedding Anniversary today July 26 . We would be Celebrating like always , going out of town or just having a wonderful dinner somewhere and a show. Enjoying being together was the most important thing for 26 years . Honey I miss you sooooo much today and always . Ti amo con tutto il mio cuore Amore mio. Your Spouse, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 4, 2024
July 4th Independence Day Sweetheart. We always celebrated it for 26 years . You were so patriotic you pledged every morning in front of the flag in your Study, before coming down for breakfast. I miss you so much thinking about you always. Amore Mio Ti Amo Tanto . My Birthday is Saturday Honey , I will miss you . Your spouse, Vera.
Elvira Raphael Spouse
June 26, 2024
Happy Birthday Amore Mio . I miss you so much. I can´t believe it´s the fourth year we are not Celebrating it together honey . I will be sending you balloons like I been doing since I lost you . I love you with all my heart Sweetheart.Ti Amo Amore . Your Spouse ,Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
March 31, 2024
My Dear Paolo , I celebrated Easter today with the family. We had a wonderful dinner in our home like we did for 26 years . I missed you sitting at our Dining room table, sweetheart. I miss you sooo much every day , Amore Mio Ti Amo . Your Spouse , Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
February 14, 2024
To my forever love , thinking of you and missing you today on Valentine´s Day. I have so many beautiful memory´s we shared for 26 years on this special day Amore mio . Love of my life my heart and soul as I was to you . I love the most beautiful cards you gave me, I kept all of them as you did. Amore ti amo e ti amero ` per sempre . your forever love , Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
January 14, 2024
My dearest Paolo , Today is the third anniversary since I lost you sweetheart . I will be making your favorite dish in your honor. Fettuccine Bolognese you loved it so much Amore mio . I miss you so much and love you so much you are forever in my heart. I will be thinking of all our wonderful memories together for 26 years . Just happy thoughts today I have cried so much the last three years honey my life is not the same without you by my side You were my home sweetheart. Ti Amo Amore e ti amero ` per sempre . your forever love, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2023
My dearest Paolo , I Watched the midnight holy mass from Rome . I was thinking about you sweetheart we used to watch it every year. It was so beautiful it brought me to tears. .Amore mio I miss you so so much I love you always . Your Spouse, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 23, 2023
My Dear Husband , I will be missing you this Thanksgiving , you´re always in my thoughts . I love you with all my heart and always will. Amore Mio Ti Amo . Your Spouse , Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 2, 2023
Eternal rest grant unto my husband O Lord. May your soul rest in peace, sweetheart. I love you and miss you . your spouse , Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
September 4, 2023
My dearest Husband, love of my life. Missing you today and every day .Amore mio ti amo e ti amero´ per sempre .Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 26, 2023
My Dear Paolo .Today is July 26 our wedding anniversary Amore mio . Sending you all my love and kisses in heaven. I was looking at our beautiful wedding pictures we were so happy It brought me comfort, love of my life my soulmate my best friend ,You were everything to me. I cherish all our memories . I love you with all my heart and soul and always will .I miss you and think of you every day sweetheart, Ti amo e ti amero´ per sempre amore mio . Your Spouse, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 3, 2023
My Dear Paolo, I will be missing you on July 4 Independence Day. You were so patriotic you loved our country and our flag. I love you and miss you sweetheart always in my thoughts. Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
June 26, 2023
Happy Birthday Sweetheart ! I love you with all my heart and miss you so so much . Paolo ti amero´ per sempre amore mio .Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
April 9, 2023
Paolo , I miss you and love you so much Amore mio . Not having you in my life it has been the hardest thing Tesoro . you in my thoughts always my forever love and I to you .your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
April 9, 2023
Amore mio, missing you so so much today on Easter and always . I love you with all my heart Paolo my forever love. ti amo e ti amero ` per sempre tesoro.Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
February 14, 2023
Happy Valentine Sweetheart ! I love you and miss you so so much Amore mio . Always on my mind and forever in my heart ti amo Paolo . Your sweetheart. Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
January 14, 2023
My Dearest Husband Paolo ,Today is two years since I lost you .Always in my thoughts forever in my heart Amore mio . I miss you so so much Paolo love of my life my forever love. I will always cherish our Beautiful memories we shared together for 26 years Sweetheart . Ti Amo Amore e Ti Amero ` per Sempre . your devoted spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas in heaven sweetheart ! I love you
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2022
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2022
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2022
Amore , missing you so much today and always my love. ti amo e ti amero´ forever in my heart . your spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 24, 2022
My Dearest Paolo , Thinking and Missing you on this Thanksgiving Day. May you Rest In Peace My Husband I love you with all my heart and soul Amore mio . your devoted Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 2, 2022
May You Soul Rest In Peace Paolo My Love Ti Amo Amore . Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 2, 2022
Rest In Peace My Dearest Husband Today And Always . Amore I Love You And Miss You So Much .Your Loving Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
October 1, 2022
Paolo ,I miss you every day Amore mio . I been looking at some of our pictures for the last 2hrs so Beautiful I will treasure them forever honey . I love you and miss you so much sweetheart. your forever love and Spouse. Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
August 9, 2022
Paolo, Amore Della Mia Vita . Ti Amero´ Per Sempre .La Tua Sposa Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 26, 2022
Happy Anniversary Amore Mio . July 26 was our Beautiful Wedding Day . so much love and happiness memory´s that I will treasure forever sweetheart .Ti amo Paolo e ti amero´ per sempre tesoro . Your forever spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 4, 2022
Amore Happy Independence Day in heaven . I miss you so much sweetheart . Ti Amo Paolo Il tuo Amore Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
June 26, 2022
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven Amore Mio.I Love you and miss you so much Paolo .I am sanding balloons to you Ti amo amore yours and always your spouse Vera .
Elvira Raphael Spouse
May 30, 2022
Amore mio ,thinking of you as always and missing you on Memorial Day .Ti amo my Angel. your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
May 15, 2022
Amore,Thinking about you I miss you so so much I will always love you .Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
April 16, 2022
Amore thinking of you and wishing you were with me . Holidays are not the same without you honey . I miss you so much and I will always love you sweetheart .
Elvira Raphael Spouse
February 25, 2022
My Dearest Paolo I Love You And Alway Will Amore Della Mia Vita . Your Forever Love and Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
February 14, 2022
Paolo , Ti Amo Amore Mio . E Ti Amero´ Per Sempre . IL Tuo Amore Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
February 13, 2022
Sweetheart Happy Valentine´s Day !!! I Love You and Miss You So Much Amore . Your Forever Love Vera
Matthew
January 14, 2022
It has bin a year since you passed,, i miss you so much i think about you all the time and wish you were still here.
Vera Raphael Spouse
January 14, 2022
Rest in peace my dear Husband ! Such a lovely and peaceful bridge in the Rose garden one of our favorite place to go I Love you . your spouse Vera
Dominic Grandson
January 14, 2022
It´s been a full year since you past Nonno . It´s a very sad thing to think about but I´m sure you´re looking down on us right now. I love you so much.
Kyliecia
January 14, 2022
today is a year since you died,, i love and miss you so much,, and i think about you all the time
Elvira Raphael Spouse
January 14, 2022
One year today I lost you my dear Husband love of my life my best friend.I will always love you and miss you so so much Amore mio until we see each other again. your devoted Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
January 13, 2022
My Dearest Husband Paolo .Today was such a painful day for me Amore Mio . a year ago today was the last time I spoke to you Honey . Tomorrow is one year anniversary since I lost you Amore mio . it´s been the most painful and hardest year of my life without you by my side my dear Husband love of my life my best friend my everything.. Amore I talk to you all the time and I know you hear me sweetheart you are my Guardian Angel. I treasure our 26 years we had together Amore mio and I thank you for all our wonderful memories we shared together my sweetheart love of my life my forever love you will always be in my heart .Ti amo e ti amero´ per sempre Amore Mio . I love you I will forever love you my love you will never be forgotten rest in peace my dear Husband . Forever yours your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 31, 2021
My Dear Paolo ,I will be missing you so much on New Year´s Eve . We always had such a wonderful time together Celebrating the new year for 26 years . It will not be the same without you Amore mio .I love you and miss you honey . your forever love Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas Sweetheart !! I Love You And Miss You Amore Mio . Your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
December 23, 2021
My Dearest Husband . I will be missing you on Christmas Eve been together at our table having a delicious Seafood feast and watched the Holy Mass from Rome we enjoyed that so much for 26 years . Christmas Day was always such a great Celebration . I will be thinking our wonderful memories we shared together Amore mio. I love you Paolo your loving spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 25, 2021
I WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU AMORE MIO YOUR VERA
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 24, 2021
My Dearest Husband tomorrow I will be thinking and will be missing you on Thanksgiving Day . It will not be the same without you Amore mio . I am so thankful that I have so many Beautiful memories we shared for 26 years I will treasure forever. and I thank the Lord for the time we had together. I will forever love you Paolo your Spouse Vera
kyliecia
November 2, 2021
i miss and love you
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 2, 2021
My Dear Lord, Grant My Husband Eternal Rest May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Elvira Raphael Spouse
November 1, 2021
Rest in peace my dear Husband. Amore , I miss you so much and forever love you. your loving Wife . Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
October 14, 2021
Amore ! I miss you more than ever my dear Husband today and always . I love you forever your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
September 14, 2021
Amore , sitting in your study crying listening to one of our favorites CD of John Williams. it´s eight months today honey I miss you so much it´s been so hard with out you in my life my best friend having our long talks in here . I Love You Paolo forever ! your spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
August 26, 2021
Amore Mio ! I Miss You I Love You Forever Yours Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 25, 2021
My Dear Paolo , Happy Anniversary Amore mio ! July 26 its so special our beautiful wedding day !!! So many wonderful memories so much happiness we shared starting our life together as Husband and Wife. remembering our marriage vows we said to one and other in the church we both loved brings me to tears . Sweetheart my love for you will never end love of my life my soulmate my best friend Amore mio you´re always in my thoughts I Love You and miss you every day Honey . Forever yours your Spouse, Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 5, 2021
Amore ! wishing you were here to Celebrate my Birthday tomorrow like we did for 26 years honey .I will be thinking of you as always and will miss my best friend . I Love You
Elvira Raphael Spouse
July 3, 2021
Happy Fourth of July Sweetheart !! I will think of you and miss you on Independence Day Amore I know how much you loved our country You were very patriotic You pledged every morning in your study in front of our beautiful flag before you come down for breakfast honey it goes back as long as we were married . such a beautiful thing to see it brings me to tears thinking about it you were such a good man honey.I love you and miss you so much Amore mio forever yours .Vera
Elvira Raphael Spouse
June 26, 2021
I Love You And Miss You So Much Amore !! Forever yours. Vera
Elvira Raphael spouse
June 25, 2021
Happy Birthday !! Amore We will be celebrating you on 6-26 Sweetheart We love you and miss you you will never be forgotten .
Elvira Raphael
May 13, 2021
Un Amore cosi Grande ❤ by Pavarotti .This Beautiful song you used to sing to me My Dear Husband love of my life.I miss you so much and think of you always . I Love You ❤with all my heart Amore that will never change .Forever yours Vera
Elvira Raphael
April 28, 2021
Amore I Will Always Think Of You my Dear Husband .You Will Be In My Heart Forever ❤ Ti Amero’ Per Sempre .your Spouse Vera
Elvira Raphael
April 14, 2021
I Will Love You And Think Of You Forever Amore Mio ! ❤ La Tua Sposa . VERA
Elvira Raphael
March 28, 2021
Amore I miss you so much . crying thinking about us all our beautiful memories we shared together for 26 years .it’s so painful my love Losing you its so devastating honey I was not ready to let you go .Ti Amo Amore , E ti amero’ per sempre . la tua sposa Elvira
Elvira Raphael
March 12, 2021
Amore Mio ❤ Ti Amo piu’ di ieri meno di domani . This Beautiful words You told me time and time again I will Cherish and keep them in my heart forever ❣I miss you so so much honey I love you ! yours always . Elvira
Elvira Raphael
February 17, 2021
Sweetheart! !❤ I miss you every day .I miss our life together .it was especially hard on Valentine’s Day ❤ not having you in my life to celebrate our love ❤like we always did for 26 years. Ti Amo Amore ❤ Yours always . Elvira
Janina
February 10, 2021
Paul, just learned about your passing. May Your Soul Rest In Peace and May the Light Always Shine Upon You...
Elvira, I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. May God give You a strength in this difficult time for You... Janina
Janina
February 10, 2021
Paul, just learned about your passing. May Your Soul Rest In Peace and May the Light Always Shine Upon You
Elvira, I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. May God give You a strength in this difficult time for You Janina
Janina
February 10, 2021
Paul, just learned about your passing. May Your Soul Rest In Peace and May the Light Always Shine Upon You
Elvira, I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. May God give You a strength in this difficult time for You Janina
kyliecia
January 27, 2021
Matthew L Moyer
January 27, 2021
God saw him getting tired,
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around him
and whispered Come to Me
With tearful eyes
we watched him suffer,and
saw him slowly fade away.
Although we loved him dearly,
we could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands put to rest,
God broke are hearts
to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
love you rest in peace see you on the other side.
Elvira Raphael
January 21, 2021
Amore , You are coming home today where you belong. Ti Amo ❤
Elvira
January 21, 2021
Amore , You are coming home today where you belong. Ti Amo ❤
Joan Lockwood Smith
January 18, 2021
In Honor & Memory of Dr. Raphael, a wonderful Physician & man.
With heartfelt sympathy & many prayers for Mrs. Raphael & Family.
Dominic
January 17, 2021
Nonno you were a great grandfather and even though i did not spend much time with you i still love you and miss you
Elvira Raphael
January 17, 2021
Amore Mio ! ( My Love )
I miss you so much. I miss our long talks we always had together. You have been my best friend for 26 years. My life will never be the same with out you. I will cherish all the time we had together and all our wonderful memories. Amore I will always and forever love you. La tua sposa,Elvira ❤
Lewanna
January 15, 2021
Paul ,
You cherished our Mom and made her happy for many years . You spoke Italian with her all the time and when she called you , you always answered saying , “Ciao amore ! “ You were a hard worker , very knowledgeable and always looking for new stuff to read and study . You welcomed us in your home no matter time or distance that went by . Thanks for being a good husband to Mom !
Kyliecia
January 15, 2021
Nonno, you were a great grandfather, the best grandfather I could ever ask for and I love you very much. Rest In Peace, I will always remember you.
Kyliecia
January 15, 2021
Nonno, you were a great grandfather, best one I could ever have and I love you very much. Rest In Peace
Kyliecia Liceaga
January 15, 2021
Nonno, you were a great grandfather, the best grandfather i could ever have and i love you very much. Rest In Peace, you will never be forgotten
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