Raffa, Carmelo Carmelo Raffa of Middletown passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at home Sunday morning October 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Carmelo was born July 9, 1932 in Sortino, Sicily. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was a strong confident man who loved to spend time with his family making memories and telling stories. He was an avid gardener, spending his spare time in his vegetable garden. He served in the Italian army, was a long time employee of Middlesex hospital, and retired from Weslyan University. The youngest of five, he was preceded in death by his father, Luigi Raffa, mother Sebastiana Bucello, brothers Sebastiano Raffa, Cesario Raffa, Antonino Raffa, and sister Vita Amoddio. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Lucia Raffa, his two sons Luigi Raffa and daughter-in-law Josephine (Tina) Raffa, son Rosario Mark Raffa and daughter-in-law Iliana Raffa. His two daughters S. Alessandra Nardi and son-in-law Robert J. Nardi, and daughter Maria Stella Raffa. His grandchildren Stefano C. Raffa, Luigi S. Raffa, Luca J. Raffa, Carmelo M. Raffa, Nicco R. Nardi, Kiara S. Raffa, and Nyla R. Nardi, and multiple nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. We will always and forever love him. The family would like to thank Middlesex Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to,American Parkinson Disease Association. (www.apdaparkinson.org) Calling hours will be on Friday, October 30th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at D'Angelo's Funeral home, 22 South Main St., Middletown. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 31st at 10 a.m. at St Sebastian's Church, Middletown. Burial will follow in the family plot in St Sebastian cemetery. Masks and social distancing required. Published in Middletown Press on Oct. 27, 2020. MEMORIAL EVENTS OCT 30 Calling hours 05:00 - 08:00 PM D'ANGELO FUNERAL HOME OCT 31 Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM St Sebastian's Church OCT 31 Burial St Sebastian cemetery Funeral services provided by D'ANGELO FUNERAL HOME 22 S MAIN ST Middletown, CT 06457-3631 (860) 347-0752 MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES Guest Book sponsored by MiddletownPress.com No file chosen What would you like to say about Carmelo? Not sure what to say? Add a photo Your Name Your Email Address Your Relationship Get email updates for this page Add Memory Posting Guidelines FAQ 1 entry October 27, 2020 May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Pulino family Friend INVITE OTHERS TO ADD MEMORIES Share to let others add their own memories and condolences ADVICE & SUPPORT The Five Stages of Grief Sympathy Advice What Is a Eulogy? Funeral Flower Etiquette View All Advice & Support Articles Contact Us | FAQ | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © 2020 Legacy.com All rights Reserved