Obituary of Rafael Marrero

Rafael Marrero, 77, of Hazleton, PA.  He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico, and lived in Paterson, New Jersey before moving to Hazleton in 2012.  He was a self-employed Contractor. Beloved husband of Catalina Pichardo-Marrero. Devoted father of Maria Avila, Angelica Perrin, Marisol Denegri, Dulce Polanco, Luis Chavez, Sonia Chavez, and Ana Lora. Dear brother  of Jose, Chu, Carmin and Isabel Marrero.  He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and his former wife, Grinilda Marrero.  Funeral Service on Monday at DeLuccia-Lozito Funeral, 265 Belmont Avenue, Haledon, NJ at 11 am. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, NJ. Viewing on Sunday from 3 to 7 pm.