Francis E. Raphael

Francis E. Raphael, age 77 of Sanford, passed away Monday January 6, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late Joseph F. Raphael and Marguerite E. (Cecilia) Sciabarra was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 29, 1942. Francis served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Sanford, Fraternal Order of Eagles Sanford Post 3677, Veterans of Foreign Wars Midland Post 3651 and St. Louis Post 3055. He enjoyed going fishing, watching movies and going to the casino.

Surviving is his wife of 8 years, Ann Marie of whom he married on December 28, 2011; the mother of his children, Ethel Elaine Raphael; children, Steven (Teresita) Raphael of Ithaca, George Raphael of Florida, Francis (Kathy) Raphael, Jr. of Florida, Marguerite (Justin) Gasdia of Lexington, South Carolina, Teresa (Lonnie) Hammond of Vestaburg, Henry Raphael of Alma, Joseph Raphael, Michael (Kaylynn) Raphael of Mt. Pleasant, Paul Raphael, Anthony Raphael, Jacinta Raphael; many grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; step children, Howard "Andy" (Christina) Mitchell of Midland, Rebecca (Jason) Sparks of Canton, Cynthia (Eric) English of Hastings. In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his son John.

Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday January 10, 2020 from Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Sanford with Fr. Dan J. Fox, OFN, Cap officiating. Rite of Committal will take place at 3:00 p.m. at North Star Cemetery, Ithaca with Military Funeral Honors being provided by the United States Army. Family will receive guests at the CHURCH on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to Our Lady of Grace Church. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home.

Visitation Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (St. Agnes)

Friday, January 10, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2498 W. River Rd
Sanford, Michigan 48657
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Friday, January 10, 2020
11:00 AM
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2498 W. River Rd
Sanford, Michigan 48657
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