Rafael Urrea, age 94 passed away on December 5, 2022 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Rafael was born in Ecuador, South America and immigrated to the United States in the late 1950’s. Rafael lived in New York City and then moved to Long Island where he lived till 1988 before moving to Palm Coast, Florida. In the 1960’s Rafael purchased and the owner of Mobile Gas Station in Freeport, New York. Rafael was a loved by his long-time customers because of his expertise and honesty in providing car maintenance. Rafael was a member of Our Holy Redeemer Church, Freeport Hispanic Association and Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association.
Rafael was the youngest of eight siblings and was married to the love of his life, Clara. After retiring in 1988, Rafael moved with his wife, Clara and daughter, Maria to Palm Coast, Florida. Although Rafael was retired, he continued to work to stay active. Rafael enjoyed gardening, traveling, spending time with his family and friends, watching action movies and helping those in need. Rafael had an outgoing personality, never afraid to voice his opinion and loved to make people laugh. Rafael was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister. Rafael was a devote Catholic who never forgot about his Catholic upbringing.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara; two sisters, Rosita and Marianna (Ecuador, South America) and five brothers, Salvador, Camilo, Manuel, Jesús (Ecuador, South America) and Miguel (Levittown, New York). He is survived by his daughter, Maria and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rafael's memory may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Parish Outreach.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. 4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. Friends will be received one hour prior to the Mass in the Memorial Room at Church.
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