Rafael Espinal

Rafael Antonio Espinal, 74, resident of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 12th, 2013. He was survived by Julia, his loving wife of 43 years, his children Madeline, Roberto and Christopher, and grandchildren Stephanie, Andrew, Jesyne and Jayden. He was also survived by his mother “Turca”, and his siblings, Ramon, Herminio, Amparo, Chabela, and Mercy. Antonio, originally from the Dominican Republic, settled in New York City for over 40 years, where he met his wife and raised his family. His drive in life was to be able to provide for his family and see them become professionals. He reached retirement with a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing his lifetime of long work hours in his Barber Shop paid off. Antonio will be remembered for his humility, strength, sense of humor, nobility, and optimism throughout difficult times. He taught his family and friends never to lose hope, no matter what obstacles one encountered in life. Those who knew Antonio will always remember him as a very hard working man who loved his family, always was ready to tell a joke and stay up until dawn playing dominoes with loved ones. Rafael Antonio Espinal, 74, residente de Coconut Creek, FL, falleció el Jueves, 12 de Septiembre, 2013. Le sobreviven Julia, su querida esposa de 43 años, sus hijos Madeline, Roberto y Christopher, y sus nietos Stephanie, Andrew, Jesyne y Jayden. También por su mamá “Turca” y sus hermanos Ramón, Herminio, Amparo, Chabela y Mercy. Antonio, originalmente de la Republica Dominicana, vivió en Nueva York por más de 40 años, donde conoció a su esposa y juntos criaron su familia. Su motivación siempre fue poder proveer por su familia y ver a sus hijos terminar sus estudios y hacerse profesionales. Antonio pudo cerrar su barbería y retirarse sintiendo que sus sueños se habían cumplido. Recordaremos a Antonio por su humildad, su fortaleza, su nobleza y optimismo durante tiempos difíciles. Su familia y amigos aprendieron a través de él que nunca se debe perder la esperanza ante los obstáculos de la vida. Los que lo conocieron lo recordarán siempre como un hombre trabajador, quien amaba a su familia, y siempre estaba alegre, dispuesto a contar un chiste, y jugar domino con sus seres queridos.

Rafael Espinal

October 23, 1938 - September 12, 2013