Philomena Claire Raffaele, 96, Clermont, passed away April 19, 2014 at Ocoee Health Care Center. She was born February 6, 1918 in New York, NY daughter of Dorietta & Salvatore Cinque. A homemaker, she was a central Florida resident since 1971 & a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Her husband of 62 years, Frank Raffaele, preceded her in death in 2001 as did her sister Mary Cinque. Surviving are daughters Rose Marie Palladino & husband Vincent of Clermont & Carol Sena & husband Richard, Inverness; nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren ; three great-great-grandchildren & sister Theresa Siniscalchi of NY, NY. Mass of the Resurrection for Philomena Raffaele will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, celebrated by Very Reverend Robert E. Webster. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Orlando. Visitation will be from 7-9 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated, however, should friends desire, please consider a contribution to any charity related to Alzheimer's disease. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. (www.beckerfamiyfuneral.com).
Mass of the Resurrection for Philomena Raffaele will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, celebrated by Very Reverend Robert E. Webster. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Orlando. Visitation will be from 7-9 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated, however, should friends desire, please consider a contribution to any charity related to Alzheimer's disease. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. (www.beckerfamiyfuneral.com).