Rafael Acosta, Sr.
February 7, 1943 ~ April 15, 2009
Rafael Luis Acosta, Sr. was born February 7, 1943 in
Puerto Rico and was reborn in 1991 at St. John's
Missionary Baptist Church.
Rafael joined the US Army in 1965, where he served 13
years. He completed two tours in Vietnam, one tour in
Korea and one tour in Panama. He received the National
Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal, the Drivers Badge, the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, the
Vietnam Service Medal, the Overseas Service Bars (3),
the Drivers Mechanic Medal, the Good Conduct Medal
(3), the Vietnam Counteroffensive, the Vietnam
Counteroffensive Ph II, the Consolidation I, the
Consolidation II and the Vietnam Cease Fire Ribbon.
Rafael then served 17 years in the Civil Service, totaling
30 years of service to our country, before retiring.
Rafael joined St. John's Missionary, Bus Ministry,
Singles Ministry, Nursing Home Ministry, Mobile Meals
Ministry and the Brotherhood.
In 1994, Rafael and Doris joined into a spiritual union. Their
journey together enhanced each other's spiritual walk with God,
during their 17 years together.
Rafael leaves behind his wife Doris; son and daughter-in-law,
Rafael Jr. and Joy; daughter and fiance, Carla and Frederick;
daughter and son-in-law, Clarice and William; stepchildren:
Michael and Nathaniel; daughters, Tarah, Juanita, Shannon and
Gabrielle; granchildren: Shontal, Anthony, Omni, Dominique,
Rafael III, Dashawn, K'Terri, Tre'Quan, Malik, Toyionne,
Shalana, Josh, DeJon, Daisjah, Maya, Darion, K'Shawn, Caleb,
Elise, Nathaniel Jr., Desiree, Abrielle, Legend, Crystal Lynn
and King David; great grandchildren: Amor and Joi; grandpets:
Dollar and Snoopy.
Rafael was preceded in death by his mother Manuelai Acosta.
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