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Rafael “Ralph” Matos Sacarello


Rafael “Ralph” Matos Sacarello, 79, of Clearwater, FL passed away on February 11, 2017 at the Bay Pines VA Hospital, Hospice Unit, in St. Petersburg, FL.  He was born in Mayaguez, PR and lived in Clearwater for many years.

He served in the United States Air Force, from February 1957 until January 1961, reaching the rank of Airman 2nd Class. He was an Optician and retired from LoVern Optical.  He also worked for twenty-five years with Sunshine Aluminum.

He enjoyed golf, dancing, singing karaoke and playing a guitar.  He also liked tennis and listening to his favorite Spanish and Italian music.  Ralph was a devoted animal lover; especially, cats and dogs. His beloved dog, Noni, stole his heart at first sight and was by his side until 2014.

Whenever, Ralph was asked how he was felling, he would respond, “I am super fine, fabulous and great!”

He is survived by his son, James (Jim) R. Sacarello, wife, Marlene and children, Christopher Griffin and Jennifer Bush and grandchild; J.W. Bush III; his son, Ralph A. (Tony) Sacarello, wife, Daralyn and children, Christopher, Nicole (Nikki) and Meghan Sacarello and Crystal Bardowell, and grandchildren, Jevin and Zander Sacarello, Cosima, Immanuel and Corin Bardowell; and daughters, Aurora Sacarello and Kathleen; in addition to his longtime partner and caregiver for many years, Sharon Shokitano and her son, Michael Mysling.

A Military Honors Memorial Service will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Bay Pines National Cemetery.  The cemetery is located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Clearwater, FL, 33708.

The Sacarello family would like to extend a “THANK YOU” to the Hospice Unit at Bay Pines VA Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.  The constant love and care they extended to Ralph during his final days was greatly appreciated
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