Gabriel Arroyo
I had the privilege of knowing Rafaela for almost 60 years. She was a special woman. A woman of great faith, Patience, love, contentment, joy, prayer, humility... she loved the Lord dearly and her children unconditionally. My wife Terry got to know Rafaela for a short time and was so taken by her that she began calling her mamacita.
I have great memories of Rafaela through my youth and college years. Whenever we were at her apartment in Brooklyn she would cook our favorite steaks in her own special sauce with rice and beans. Danny , John and I would eat like there was no tomorrow. Through the years she would mention to me how much she prayed for her kids. Those prayers were answered.
Rafaela (mamacita) had a little more than a century on this earth blessing us and walking with the Lord.
She will be missed much by those of us who have been so blessed by her life.
Thank you Lord for the privilege having known Rafaela.
With much love,
Gabe (coco) and Terry Elaine Arroyo
