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Rafael Davila Obituary

DAVILA, RAFAEL A., 60, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003 in Orlando, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He and his family moved to Orlando in 1976. From 1976 - 2000 he founded several "bodegas" in the Orlando area. Don Rafa is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Rafael and Ricardo, daughter, Mary Craft; mother, Celia Davila, sisters Celia Covas and Mildred Rexach; and four grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends from 11AM-1PM and 6PM-9PM on Wednesday in ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 in the St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 6200 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 4, 2003.

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Marina Kane

November 6, 2003

We love you guys and hate that you're having to go through this. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry I will not be able to attend Thursday's services, but please be sure that I am there in spirit and you will be in my thoughts.

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