Rafael Villafane Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rafael Villafane in Astoria, New York, who passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rafael Villafane or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Rafael may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Rafael touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ramon Eugenio Villafane and Aida Cecilia DeJesus Villafane. He is survived by: his son Michael; his daughter-in-law Valerie; his grandson Soren Eugenio; and his brother Stephen (Ray). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins.
