Rafael H. Segarra, 82, Lorain resident since 1969
Rafael H. Segarra, 82, of Lorain, died Thursday, October 31, 2002 at Lorain Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness.Born December 19, 1919 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he has been a resident of Lorain since 1969. Prior to that he lived in Bronx, NY.
Rafael was employed as an assembly inspector for Lorain Products for 13 years, retiring in 1983 and was a member of Templo Emmanuel de las Asambleas de Dios, Lorain.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carmen (nee Quinones) Segarra; son, Ralph of Minnetonka, Minnesota; 5 grandchildren; and sister, Ada Figueroa of Lorain.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Dolores (nee Baez) Segarra; and daughter, Carmen Serrano in 1980.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 5, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Templo Emmanual de las Asambleas de Dios, 4230 Clinton Ave., Lorain, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Daniel Reyes, pastor of Templo Emmanuel de las Asambleas de Dios, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributions can be made if desired to Templo Emmanuel de las Asambleas de Dios, 4230 Clinton Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055.