Obituary of Riccardo Raffin

RAFFIN, Riccardo Passed away peacefully on July 26, 2011 at the age of 84 years with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Teresa for 56 years. Cherished father of Barbara Masotti (Larry) and Leo Raffin (Janice). Treasured Nonno to Christian Masotti and Sara, Ryan Masotti, Matthew Raffin, Benjamin and Kathryn Baker. Survived by brother Luigi and sister in-law Elena, sister Ines (late Fiori) Italy, sisters in-law Stella Moro (late Remo) and Joanne Nicoletti (late Dante). He will be deeply missed by several nephews and nieces in Canada and Italy. He was a long-time member of the Fogolar Furlan Club of Windsor and the Alpini Association. The classic post-war immigrant, arriving from Italy with his brother Luigi and a suitcase with a belt around it, he built a new life in Canada and set an example with his hard work, sacrifice and kind and caring nature. He will be missed. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 253-7234 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. from the Funeral Home then to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church for Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Windsor Goodfellows, because Dad was a firm believer that no one should go hungry, or to the "Kevin Couvillon Research Project on the Anti-Cancer Effects of Dandelion Root Extract at the University of Windsor", because Dad hoped that cancer could be defeated. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com