Raffaele A. Esposito

Raffaele A. Esposito, 90, of Seaford, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Born in Boscoreale, Italy and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Seaford for 56 years. As one of the original devoted parishioners of Maria Regina R.C. Church in Seaford, NY, he was actively involved in the founding of Maria Regina School and a member of the Holy Name Society. Raffaele proudly served his country as a Navy Seabee during World War II in the Philippines. For over 40 years, Raffaele worked alongside his brother John at John Esposito Memorial Company, in West Babylon, NY, where he created the designs for monuments, mausoleums and several war memorials including the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Eisenhower Park.
Beloved husband of Gaetana (nee; Ametrano) for63 years.Loving and devoted father of Eva Sharp(Gary), JosephineSpina(Angelo), Rosemarie and Joanne Currie(Joseph). Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Gary, Vincent and Matthew.Great grandfather of four.Dear brother of Jean. Caring uncle to several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd, Seaford, NY. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 15, at 10:45AM at Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford, NY. Interment St.Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Donations may be made to Maria Regina School Seaford, New York To leave a message of condolence and for additional information www.schmittfuneralhome.com/fh/home/