Raphael Leonidas Pena

January 9, 1958 ~ July 11, 2023
Born in:
Bani, Dominican Republic
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, Georgia
On the afternoon of June 11, 2023, Raphael ”Papa” Peña passed away peacefully due to natural causes at Northside Gwinnett Hospital at age 65.
Raphael was born on January 9, 1958, in Bani, Dominican Republic; he graduated with honors from the University of Autonoma of Santo Domingo, where he received his bachelor’s in finance.
Though he spent most of his life in Boston, Massachusetts, he moved to Georgia for a better future. Raphael was a true entrepreneur; he loved providing those around him with opportunities to succeed. He was happiest spending time with his grandchildren; they truly put the biggest smile on his face.
Raphael is survived by his wife, Andrea Garcia, his sons Joalfi and Jonathan Pena, and his daughter Evelyn Carolina de la Cruz.
Raphael L. Pena
9 de Enero de 1958 – 11 de Juno de 2023
En la tarde del 11 de junio de 2023, Raphael ”Papa” Peña falleció pacíficamente debido a causas naturales en el Hospital Northside Gwinnett a los 65 años de edad.
Raphael nació el 9 de enero de 1958 en Bani, República Dominicana. Se graduó con honores de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, donde obtuvo su licenciatura en finanzas.
Aunque pasó la mayor parte de su vida en Boston, Massachusetts, se mudó a Georgia en busca de un futuro mejor. Raphael fue un verdadero emprendedor; amaba brindar oportunidades a quienes lo rodeaban para que tuvieran éxito. Era más feliz pasando tiempo con sus nietos; realmente le ponían la sonrisa más grande en su rostro.
Raphael es sobrevivido por su esposa, Adrea García, sus hijos Joalfi y Jonathan Peña, y su hija Evelyn Carolina de la Cruz.
Services
Visitation: July 18, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-277-4550
Funeral Service: July 18, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-277-4550
Interment: July 18, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Gwinnett Memorial Park
925 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-962-7630
www.gwinnettcemetery.com/
Sending my condolences and praying for you and your family
Oro por su eterno descanso y que La Paz y el consuelo de DIOS los acompañe y fortalezcan en estos momentos difíciles
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