Raffaele Rookey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-01-10T20:00:00
End: 2021-01-10T22:00:00
Location: Browne Memorial

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raffaele Rookey of Ellington, Connecticut, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 60, on January 6, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Raffaele Rookey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his father Robert Rookey. He is survived by: his mother Phyllis Rookey (Carrieri) of Enfield; his wife Beth Rookey (Rehmer); his son Robert J. Rookey of Chicago, IL; and his siblings, Roni Root (Dennis) of Windsor, Felicia Hagopian (Doug) of Windermere, FL and Mary Moss (Chris) of Windsor Locks. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Patrick Church, Enfield, followed by interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Enfield, mask and social distancing is required.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels

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January 10, 2021

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“Felicia and Family ... My heartfelt sympathy to all. I truly wish I could be with you today, but due to "Covid" and my age (84) felt it unwise to do so. Kathe and Matt will bring my hugs with them.”

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Browne Memorial
43 Shaker Rd, Enfield, CT 06082

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St. Patrick Church
64 Pearl St, Enfield, CT 06082

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