Obituary of Rafael Parra-Then

Rafael Parra-Then, 66, of Pateron, NJ passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  He was born in Lo Tabuco Salcedo, Dominican Republic and came to the United States in 1977 and settled in Paterson.  He was a maintenance worker at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson.  He was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Cathedral.  Beloved husband of Francisca Parra.  Devoted father of Leonilda Parra, Yaritza Parra and Saile Parra.  He is also survived by five grandchildren and six sisters and five brothers.  He was predeceased by a sister ad two brothers.  Funeral from DeLuccia-Lozito Funeral Home, 265 Belmont Avenue, Haledon, NJ on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 9 AM.  Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Cathedral at 10 AM.  Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, NJ.  Visiting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022  from 5-9 PM.