Rafael Garces

GARCES Dr. RAFAEL GARCES Dr. Rafael Garces, age 78, of Reston, VA and formerly of Princeton, NJ died on November 11, 2009 at Reston Hospital Center. He was born on June 19, 1931 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late William H. and Carmita Rivera Garces. Dr. Garces graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, then going on to receive his Doctorate degree from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School. He worked as an anesthesiologist for over 30 years at the Helene Fuld Medical Center, Trenton, NJ. Rafael was an avid bridge player while living in New Jersey and a member of the Princeton Hispanic American Circle. Rafael was the beloved husband of 53 years of Maria I. Garces, loving and devoted father of Yvonne Garces Glusica of Great Falls, VA, Denise Garces of Pikesville, MD and William H. Garces of Philadelphia, PA, brother of William H. Garces of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and Carmen Julia Montes of Sun City, SC, proud grandfather of Alyssa and Mallory Glusica. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Area, 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 530, Arlington, VA 22203. Arrangements by Adams-Green Funeral Home, Herndon, VA.