Rafael A. Rodriguez

Rafael A. Rodriguez, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday alongside his family, June 15, 2019 at the East Orange Veteran’s Hospital. 

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30am at the Funeral Home. Friends and relatives may visit on Sunday from 2 to 6pm and Monday after 9:30am.   His Interment will take place in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, NJ.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Rafael moved to Harrison 40 years ago.  He worked as a Banker for First Fidelity Bank for 25 + years retiring in 2005.  He was a member of the Harrison Senior Citizens.    He served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army.   Whenever possible, he loved watching his grandchildren play in their sporting events, rarely ever missing a game.

He is survived by his beloved wife Elva Ramirez, loving children, Maritza Soto, Magalis Rodriguez, Joel Ortiz and Rafael Rodriguez, cherished brother of Mercedes Serrano and 9 grandchildren.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Jose Rodriguez and Adela Zayas and a brother, Jose Manuel Rodriguez.

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