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Raphael Lavine
December 25, 1949 ~ June 2, 2013
Raphael was born on December 25, 1949 at Baycroft Road Carrington Village, St. Michael, Barbados. He attended Rudder High School and immigrated to Brooklyn, New York in 1968 to join his family. Raphael working career started at the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith for 12 months before enlisting in the United States Air Force. Raphael was stationed in Vietnam for 2 years obtaining several ribbons and medals throughout those years. His military career was for a total of 15 years, including 10 months as Fire Protection Supervisor Rank (SRA). After his military career ended Raphael was employed by Royal Saudi Air Force to teach aircraft fire protection and prevention. Raphael met his wife Marcia E. King Lavine in Saudi Arabia at a Valentine's party in 1986 - got married in 1988 in Liverpool England. Raphael leaves to cherish his memory: two children Randy A. Lavine Jr. and Melinda M. Lavine; three brothers Vinnie Dyal & wife Shelette King Dyal, Hallam Dyal and Anderson McKenize; sister Dr. Cherise Dyal Coleburn & brother-in-law Dr. Norman Coleburn; Auntie Beulah B. Lavine. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Cameron, Hallam, Chere, Aisha, Christina, Nicholas,Cayla, Stephainie, Frederick, David, two God-kids: Winston & Dean Ifill. Raphael's hobbies included traveling, cricket, golf and meeting people.
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Dearest Marcia Rudy and i are extremely saddened by the loss of our dear friend Raphael Pls know that God only lends our loved ones to us for a while and then He claims us all back to be His ow n We pray that the Angels receive him home and that God gives Him a place on high with Him Rudy is very sad to hear of this and I know your feelings at this time are all confused Pls respond to the above mail With fondest love Rudy and Gloria xxxxx
Dearest Marcia Rudy and I are thinking of you at this very sad time Pls know that God is in control and will not give you more than you can bear He is and always be with you and someday we will all see Raphael in the sweet by and by With love Rudy and Gloria Xxxxx
Marcia, I am so sorry to hear this sad news from Betty. I pray that you are given the strength to cope with the hard times ahead. My very best wishes Lurlyn x
Rudy and I are thinking of you at this very sad time and praying that Raphael has a long and peacefully rest Lovingly Rudy and Gloria