Captain Robert Joseph Raffaele, U. S. Navy (Retired) of Glenn Dale, Maryland passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Husband of Norma S. Raffaele; father of Donna M. Raffaele (Donald L. Arnold), Susan R. McHenry (Geoffrey S.), Robert J. Raffaele, Jr.; brother of the late Edward F. Raffaele; grandfather of Christopher L., Nicholas A. and Emily E. Arnold, Jessica G., Matthew S. and Julianne M. McHenry; step-grandfather of Matthew, Nathan and Ryan Arnold. Also survived by five step-great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland 4 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Friday, September 27, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Ascension Catholic Church 12700 Lanham Severn Road, Bowie, MD 20720. Graveside Service and Interment with full military honors will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Class of '53 Plaza Maintenance Fund, c/o the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Athletic Association, 566 Brownson Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21402 or the Myeloma Research Foundation-Help find a cure today at www.myeloma.org/research/foundation.
